Marc Bauer was May 28, 1975 in Geneva, Switzerland. He is currently age 42. He is best known for is blurred style using graphite. “His technique is marked by using graphite and lithographic chalk to draw the subjects and objects of interest and then using the eraser to smear the imagery to create the sense of depth.” (“Marc Bauer/Marc Bauer”) Bauer’s inspiration comes from memories and events. He aims to explore how the media and ideology power influences our personal memories. His earlier works depict images from his childhood which over spanned from his personal experience to broader social and political issues. His artwork is known to vary in size and sometimes encompass several sheets of paper pieced together.
