The Shadow Cutter

Mark Conlin, born in Newcastle in 1970, learned art from his grandfather, a trained sculptor. He studied Creative Arts at Newcastle Art School, earning a BA (Hons), and was later invited by the Duchess of Northumberland to cut silhouettes at Alnwick Garden. His work attracted the attention of American silhouette artist Kerry Cook, who became his mentor.

He moved to London in 2009 to cut silhouette portraits at events and develop his contemporary artwork. He was soon recognised as a talented scissor portrait artist.

He is sought after to create silhouette portraits at high-profile occasions and values the way his craft invites people into the artistic process. His invitations have included cutting portraits for Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan at the opening of his renowned exhibition at Blenheim Palace.

Mark lives in London, where he works as a creative contemporary artist.

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