The Weiss Gallery is currently exhibiting the latest works of New York artist and filmmaker Marko Stout, “Chelsea Girls” at their Los Angeles Gallery until 7/31/14.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/18/2014 -- The Weiss Gallery is pleased to announce the solo exhibition of Marko Stout's "Chelsea Girls" at their Los Angeles Gallery. Marko Stout is a New York City based multimedia artist and filmmaker best known for establishment of NYC Microcinema, an experimental French New Wave film style. Although Marko developed his passion for art while living aboard a houseboat in the bohemian San Francisco community of Sausalito, this is his first solo California show since return to New York City in 2005.

Marko Stout utilizes both traditional static prints and film as he subverts mainstream conceptions of female sexuality in his latest exhibition "Chelsea Girls". In this multi-media series, Marko abandons the cliche of idealizing beauties as serene and attainable in accordance with fantasies of the viewer. His series opposes this convention by depicting young females as fierce and independent within their contemporary urban contexts.

Each of Marko's fresh-faced girls reveal a strong, unwavering presence, while appearing oppositional to the spectator's gaze. With their confrontational stare and unwelcoming body language, they all undermine the viewer's observation and remain in control of their sexuality.

By confronting the spectator so poignantly, Marko is able to undermine dominant notions about sexuality. Marko opposes convention by depicting young females as fierce and independent within their contemporary urban contexts. As he depicts the females with an unparalleled sensitivity to their nature, he unveils an obscure mysticism in each woman. Ultimately, these women remind us that despite the intrinsic softness of their youth, they will not be overpowered by the viewer and by boldly confronting sexual stereotypes in art Marko Stout innovatively subverts mainstream conceptions of female sexuality.

Marko defies dominant depictions of women by replacing the elements of provocation with ferocity and urban trendiness. The girl's intense glare and oppositional body language indicates her ownership over her body, rising above the clutches of the viewer's glance. Despite her empowerment, she is still youthful and soft, traits that are conventionally pleasing. Consequently, Marko shows that a woman's lushness and desirability can still transmit a defiant vigor that rises beyond the limits of the male gaze.

"Chelsea Girls" is an multimedia expansion of Marko Stout's 2013 exhibition "American Dream" which was exhibited in New York City and followed was by a solo exhibition in Berlin at Die Bachmeier Gallerie in early 2014. Marko's lasts exhibition, "Chelsea Girls" premiered at Marko Stout's Gallery in the Chelsea area of New York City 5/2/12 thru 5/30/14. The works are now currently on exhibit at the Weiss Gallery in downtown Los Angeles, CA until 7/31/14.

Contact: Weiss Gallery, 18 6th street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 p. (213) 380-5044. Email: micheal@weissgalleryla.com. Visit: www.galleryrow.org.

About Marko Stout
Marko Stout (http://www.markostout.com) is a multimedia artist based out of New York City, best known for his stimulating narratives of contemporary urban society, where subjects often appear in a moderate state of distress, overwhelmed by their modern high-tech uber-paced environment, while still maintaining a chic detached sexy demeanor of a sophisticated twenty-first century city dweller.

Marko Stout was born in South Africa and relocated to the States as a child. He received a university degree in evolutionary biology from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from Columbia School of Physicians in New York City. Marko developed his passion for art while living aboard a houseboat in a bohemian San Francisco community. Upon his return to New York City Marko Stout rapidly established himself as a part of New York City's downtown art scene, drawing inspiration from local street artists and the city's numerous galleries and modern art museums.

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New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/09/2014 -- Boldly confronting gender stereotypes in art, Marko Stout innovatively subverts mainstream conceptions of female sexuality with his current series "Chelsea Girls". In his multi-media series, Marko abandons the cliche of idealizing beauties as serene and attainable in accordance with male-dominated fantasies. His series opposes this convention by depicting young females as fierce and independent within their contemporary urban contexts. Each of Marko's fresh-faced girls reveal a strong, unwavering presence, while appearing oppositional to the spectator's gaze. With their confrontational stare and unwelcoming body language, they all undermine the male's observer and remain in control of their sexuality.

In his piece "Chelsea Girl no. 05" Marko defies dominant depictions of women by replacing the elements of provocation and nudity with ferocity and urban trendiness. The girl's intense glare and oppositional body language indicates her ownership over her body, rising above the clutches of the male's glance. Despite her empowerment, she is still youthful and soft, traits that are conventionally pleasing. Consequently, Marko shows that a woman's lushness and desirability can still transmit a defiant vigor that rises beyond the limits of the male gaze.

The same exchange of authority is shown in the piece, "Chelsea Girl no. 16". Here, the young woman maintains an aura of strength through her closed-off body language and eerie stare, indicating control over her sexuality. This power is accentuated through her rugged urban clothes and disheveled hair, which reveals a roughness that makes her unattainable to male onlookers. The background imagery enhances this social dynamic. The abstract textures evoke the bustling flow of the city, and the urban colours layered on top of the woman also convey movement, making her appear as fleeting. She ultimately retains an impenetrable facade, which acts as armor against the male's domineering view.

Marko's piece "Chelsea Girl no. 03" offers a more sensual portrayal of the female urban Goth, a contemporary subculture inspired by rock music. Her skull patterned shirt and grotesque dripping eye makeup depicts one of the most hostile personas in the series. This raw display of emotion is intensified by the electric brushstrokes smeared across the piece. Overall, the scene conveys an expressive potency that overwhelms the acquisitive gaze of the male spectator.

Standing as one of the most overtly erotic in the series, "Chelsea Girl no. 19" offers a twist on the motif of female empowerment. Unlike the other women, this one is exposed and does not make eye contact with the viewer. Yet, despite her provocative appearance, she is not submissive to the male gaze. Her edgy leather jacket and sly look conveys a resilient energy that makes her impenetrable to desirous glances. Moreover, the quick energetic brushwork obscures the woman's nudity and also suggests the momentary nature of the scene. For this reason, the male viewer cannot fully access the woman. The piece, therefore, acts as a celebration of women as opposed to an objectification. Finally, Marko adds his name in bright letting, which almost acts as another barrier distancing the male onlooker from the woman.

"Chelsea Girl no. 11"reveals Marko's earlier work, which reveals the same motif of female empowerment; however his approach here is slightly different. In this piece, we are not emerged within the same contemporary world, which is used in the newer works to enhance the female's strength and independence. We are also unable to see the girl's body language. Instead, she reveals a ghostly stare and is dressed in white lace, giving her an innocent softness. Nevertheless, her expression maintains a stern dignity that makes her unconquerable to the male spectator.

By confronting the male spectator so poignantly, Marko is able to undermine dominant notions about female sexuality. As he depicts the females with a unparalleled sensitivity to their nature, he unveils an obscure mysticism in each woman. Ultimately, these women remind us that despite the intrinsic softness of their youth, they will not be overpowered by the male onlooker.

Marko Stout's "Chelsea Girls" exhibition is on display at the Hering Urban Art in New York City, April 22 thru July 2, 2014. The Hering Urban Art Gallery is located at 118 W. 19th Street, New York, NY 10018. For more information please visit http://www.markostout.com

About Marko Stout
Marko Stout (http://www.markostout.com) is a multimedia artist based out of New York City, best known for his stimulating narratives of contemporary urban society, where subjects often appear in a moderate state of distress, overwhelmed by their modern high-tech uber-paced environment, while still maintaining a chic detached sexy demeanor of a sophisticated twenty-first century city dweller.

Marko Stout was born in South Africa and relocated to the States as a child. He received a university degree in evolutionary biology from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from Columbia School of Physicians in New York City. Marko developed his passion for art while living aboard a houseboat in a bohemian San Francisco community. Upon his return to New York City Marko Stout rapidly established himself as a part of New York City's downtown art scene, drawing inspiration from local street artists and the city's numerous galleries and modern art museums.

Contact Information:
The Hering Urban Art Gallery,
118 W. 19th Street,
New York, NY 10018 p.
+1-646-218-0011]
Art(at)HeringUrbanArtGallery.com
Marko Stout Gallery & Studio
104 W 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011 p.
+1-212-390-1165
http://www.MarkoStout.com
info@markostout.com

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New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/27/2013 -- The popular multimedia and micro-cinema artist Marko Stout makes his Berlin introduction on St. Valentine's Day (2/14/14) at the well regarded Die Bachmeier Gallerie. Marko Stout is a New York City best known for his stimulating narratives of contemporary urban society, where subjects often appear in a moderate state of distress, overwhelmed by their modern high-tech uber-paced environment, while still maintaining a chic detached sexy demeanor of a sophisticated twenty-first century city dweller.

Marko's works can be viewed at numerous international exhibitions, galleries of fine art, private collections. Information for collector and dealer tickers tickets as well as the St. Valentine's Day opening night reception are available by contacting Die Bachmeier Gallerie in Berlin or Marko Stout Studio & Galleries in New York City. Admission for the general public will be available on 2/21/14.

Der beliebte Multimedia-und Mikro-Kino Kuenstler Marko Stout macht seine Berlin Einfuehrung in St. Valentinstag (2/14/14) an der gut angesehen sterben Bachmeier Gallerie. Marko Stout ist ein in New York City am besten fuer seine anregende Erzaehlungen der modernen urbanen Gesellschaft, in der Themen in einem moderaten Notlage erscheinen oft durch ihre moderne High-Tech-uber-dynamischen Umfeld ueberwaeltigt, bekannt, waehrend immer noch eine schicke, freistehende sexy Auftreten von eine anspruchsvolle einundzwanzigsten Jahrhunderts Staedter. Marko Werke koennen auf zahlreichen internationalen Ausstellungen, Galerien Bildende Kunst, Privatsammlungen zu sehen. Informationen fuer Sammler und Haendler-Ticker Tickets sowie die St. Valentinstag Premiere-Empfang sind, indem Sie sterben Bachmeier Gallerie in Berlin oder Marko Stout Studio & Galerien in New York zur Verfuegung. Der Eintritt fuer die Oeffentlichkeit wird am 2/21/14 zur Verfuegung.

About Marko Stout
Marko Stout (http://www.markostout.com) is a multimedia artist based out of New York City, best known for his stimulating narratives of contemporary urban society, where subjects often appear in a moderate state of distress, overwhelmed by their modern high-tech uber-paced environment, while still maintaining a chic detached sexy demeanor of a sophisticated twenty-first century city dweller.

Marko Stout was born in South Africa and relocated to the States as a child. He received a university degree in evolutionary biology from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from Columbia School of Physicians in New York City. Marko developed his passion for art while living aboard a houseboat in a bohemian San Francisco community. Upon his return to New York City Marko Stout rapidly established himself as a part of New York City's downtown art scene, drawing inspiration from local street artists and the city's numerous galleries and modern art museums.

Contact Information:
Die Bachmeier Gallerie,
Tucholskystrasse 38, Mitte, Berlin, Deutschland
Marko Stout Studio and Galleries,
104 W 23rd Street, New York,
NY 10011

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The $64,000 canine gains acclaim for Marko Stout once again. Contemporary art is all about the new wave of today. Different artists have used the medium of MicroCinema to depict their thought processes and perspective on how modernity affects the life of every person. Marko Stout is a well-known contemporary artist in New York, who also uses this medium to expose his thoughts. His works are exhibited in galleries all over New York and they can also be witnessed and purchased online. Amongst these is the much talked-about print of canine, the ‘Martini Dog’.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/17/2013 -- The 'Martini Dog' of Marko Stout not only gets high acclaim but an appreciation worth $64K and this makes people wonder about the remaining undisclosed works of the artist this year.

Marko Stout is a famous contemporary artist exhibiting his work in New York City and through online genres. His art work includes many short films and small theater exhibitions depicting the emptiness of modern life wherein the inner self is lost and is vacuumed in by the chaos all around.

Microcinema is one of the favorite mediums of contemporary artist s to ventilate their thoughts. It is usually a low budget film shot through personal video cameras or a low budget exhibition which screens a series of shots or images. Although the medium is seemingly simple, the subject is quite dense. Quite similarly to paintings and photographs, Micro-cinematic production is also successful in conveying the deep thoughts of the artist.

Some of his famous works include the 'Martini Dog', 'Graveyard of Buried Hopes' and 'Dysfunction on 14th Street.' All of these works and many others are short films based on the hollowness of the common man and woman sharing with each other the gloom and despair which is the gift of the modern world. The general theme that they follow is losing the inner self to the outside, which according to Marko Stout, is the 'greatest hazard'.

The works of Marko Stout have been critically acclaimed and in 2012, his film was even ranked as #3 amongst the top ten 'Must See'. The works of Marko Stout are up for sale through exhibitions and through online medium. One of the very famous films is the 'Martini Dog' which was sold this year through the Spectrum Exhibition for $64,000. The interesting thing is the signature of Marko Stout giving this print of 'sophisticated urban canine' a semi-autobiographical note.

About Marko Stout
Marko Stout (http://www.markostout.com) is a multimedia artist based out of New York City, best known for his stimulating narratives of contemporary urban society, where subjects often appear in a moderate state of distress, overwhelmed by their modern high-tech uber-paced environment, while still maintaining a chic detached sexy demeanor of a sophisticated twenty-first century city dweller.

Marko Stout was born in South Africa and relocated to the States as a child. He received a university degree in evolutionary biology from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from Columbia School of Physicians in New York City. Marko developed his passion for art while living aboard a houseboat in a bohemian San Francisco community. Upon his return to New York City Marko Stout rapidly established himself as a part of New York City's downtown art scene, drawing inspiration from local street artists and the city's numerous galleries and modern art museums.

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