About the work

” Text is 'control lose control lose control lose control lose' and made like a monoprint with a word brushed in indian ink onto another piece of paper, and then quickly pressed onto another piece whilst still wet. The two words are partially overlaid which obscures the text as the ink bleeds together ” Mark Titchner

Date and country of birth

1973, GB

About the artist

Born 1973 Luton, Mark Titchner lives and works in London. Graduated from BA Fine Art (Painting) at Central St Martins (1995).

Titchner’s work involves an exploration of the tensions between the different belief systems that inform our society, be they religious, scientific or political. Focusing on an exploration of words and language, in recent years much of his production has been based in the public realm both in the UK and internationally. These public works have often been created from extended group activities, working particularly with young people and in mental health settings.

Selected solo exhibitions include Some questions about us, Firstsite, Colchester (2019); Mark Titchner, Southwark Park Gallery & Dilston Grove, London (2014); Please believe these days will pass, Toronto Now, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto (2012); Be true to your Oblivion, New Art Gallery, Walsall (2011); Run, Black River, Run, BALTIC, Gateshead (2010); The Age of Happiness, Hellenic American Union, Athens (2009); and IT IS YOU, Arnolfini, Bristol (2006). Selected group exhibitions include My name is not Refugee, Firstsite, Colchester (2020); Out of the Crate, Manchester Art Gallery (2019); 2050: A Brief History of the Future, Royal Museums of Fine Art Belgium, Brussels (2015); Altars of Madness, Casino Luxembourg/ Le Confort Moderne, Poitiers (2013); Thresholds, Liverpool Biennial, Tate, Liverpool (2012); Made In Britain: Contemporary Art from the British Council Collection 1980 – 2010, Sichuan Provincial Museum, Xi’an Art Museum, Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Suzhou Museum (2011); and A Poem about an Inland Sea, 52nd Venice Biennale, Ukrainian Pavilion, Venice (2007).

Awards and residencies include a Turner Prize nomination for IT IS YOU, Arnolfini, Bristol (2006); participation in the Venice Biennale (2007); and Artist in Residence at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto (2012).