Statement from the artist:

“Hello. My name is Mars. I have been living in Asheville area since 2017. I live out in the woods processing existential ennui into creative work- so go ahead and lay yours down, I’ve got that covered for you. All of the pieces showcased on the walls here were made this year.

I have been re-exploring gouache as a medium, and I began the year by making paper out of junk mail. The pieces painted on homemade paper are framed without a matte, to showcase the paper itself.

· May your interaction with these artifacts offer you an opportunity to question and gain insight into what you really value,

· May you explore inventive ways to be closer to the objects you use and interact with.

· May you see broader connections in our many intertwining systems at large without the hassle of nervous system overwhelm.”

You can also see Mars at Sacred Lotus Tattoo. https://www.sacredlotustattoo.com/mars-luren