Artist Bio

I never tire of talking about my art until someone requires an exhaustive explanation of my subject matter and why it is I paint.  I intuitively paint from the visions in my head that express dark overtones of monsters and uncertainty through a mostly surrealist view in order to reveal the beautiful ugly side of life that has no boundaries.  My shows in LA, New York and Venice were all well accepted, and I have received extensive media coverage including a story about my Oak Park, MI exhibit on Fox2 Detroit.


Achievments & Highlights

EXHIBITIONS & RETAIL

  • Birmingham Day On the Town [Birmingham, MI] (2021-07-31)
  • Barter Detroit Solo Exhibition [Detroit, MI] (2021-07-10 to 2021-09-30)
  • Boogie Down Block Party [Detroit, MI] (2021-07-10)
  • Celebration of Freedom Art Expo [Detroit, MI] (2021-06-19)
  • DAM Elements Gallery [Detroit, MI] (2021-02-08)
  • UIO Work Party [Highland Park, MI] (2021-02-06)
  • Detroit Artists Market: Art For the Holidays [Detroit, MI] (2020-11-13 to 2020-12-30)
  • Damned Show Showcase Exhibition [Detroit, MI] (2020-10-30)
  • 20 After 4 Meet and Greet [Livonia, MI] (2020-10-23)
  • City of Oak Park AC/DC Quarterly Exhibit [Oak Park, MI] (2020-07-30 to 2020-10-31)
  • Fallen Stars 4, Studio 8700 [Oak Park, MI] (2020-03-07)
  • The Spirit of Art, Detroit Unity Temple [Detroit, MI] (2020-02-09 to 2020-02-29)
  • Le Mort des Limites (The Death of Limitations Art Festival) [Hamtramck, MI] (2019-11-29 to 2019-11-30)
  • The Damned Show 12, Tangent Gallery [Detroit, MI] (2019-10-24 to 2019-10-26)
  • Planet 9 Film Fest, Ant Hall [Hamtramck, MI] (2019-10-20)
  • T’s n’ a Matinee, The Phoenix 510 [Hazel Park, MI] (2019-10-19)
  • Anima Mundi Exhibition, Pallazo Ca’ Zanardi [Venice, Italy] (2019-10-03 to 2019-11-24)
  • Squid Ink Gallery, Art Inspired by Music [Antioch, CA] (2019-09-18 to 2019-12)
  • org, Summer 2019 Portfolio Art Show [Salt Lake City, UT] (2019-09-18 to 2019-10-01)
  • Lawrence Street Gallery: Summer Invitational [Ferndale, MI] (2019-07-05 to 2019-07-26)
  • Psychedelic Shack [Detroit, MI] (2019-06-27 to 2019-09-28)
  • Detroit Showcase, Tangent Gallery [Detroit, MI] (2019-05-30)
  • Mix with a Maker Pop-Up Art Show, Gallerie Camille [Detroit, MI] (2019-04-17)
  • Embrace Creatives, Warmth Exhibit [Detroit, MI] (2019-03-01 to 2019-04-01)
  • Mane Gallery, Colors Exhibit [New York, NY] (2018-12-01 to 2018-12-31)
  • The Damned Show 11, Tangent Gallery [Detroit, MI] (2018-10-25 to 2018-10-27)
  • Northville Art House, West of Center Exhibit [Northville, MI] (2018-09-07 to 2018-09-29)
  • Andrews Hall, Pancakes & Booze Art Show [Detroit, MI] (2018-05-17)
  • Featured artist in the inkandvoices.com Colors of the Mind series (2018-05)
  • Eastern Market, Live Art Detroit [Detroit, MI] (2016-08-21)
  • Blick Art Materials [Royal Oak, MI] (2016-07-11 to 2016-07-29)
  • Tangent Gallery, Detroit Zombie Apocalypse [Detroit, MI] (2016-04-18)
  • The Ritz [Warren, MI] (2015-03-20)
  • DiMaggio Fine Art & Jewelry [Lathrup Village, MI] (2014-Present)
  • University of Michigan, Social Justice Art Festival [Ann Arbor, MI] (2014-03-29)
  • State Theater Gallery [Ann Arbor, MI] (2013-07 thru 2015-07)
  • University of Michigan, Allies for Disability Awareness [Ann Arbor, MI] (2013-10-21 to 2013-11-01)
  • Motor City Art Collective [Detroit, MI] (2013-06-14 to 2013-08-14)
  • Sherwood Forest Art [Detroit, MI] (2012-present)
  • DiMaggio Group Companies [Lathrup Village, MI] (2012-2013)
  • Hybrid Moments [Ferndale, MI] (2010)
  • New York Art and Jewelry Liquidators [Lathrup Village, MI] (2009)
  • Mid-Summer Expo [Detroit, MI] (2009)
  • Xcape Con 2 [Birch Run, MI] (2008)
  • Pan African Film Festival 14 [Los Angeles, CA] (2009-01)
  • The Future Gallery [Clinton Twp., MI] (2008)
  • The Day’s Inn [Hazel Park, MI] (2008)
  • Xcape Con [Flint, MI] (2007)
  • The Future Gallery [Clinton Twp., MI] (2007)
  • BF Goodrich Building [Detroit, MI] (2006)
  • Edgewise 4th Friday’s Storefront Exhibit [Detroit, MI] (2006-07 to 2006-08)
  • Elaine L. Jacob Gallery, Wayne State University [Detroit, MI] (2005)
  • 555 Gallery West “Open House” exhibit [Detroit, MI] (2005)
  • Pat’s Portrait Studio [Grosse Pointe Farms, MI] (1999)
  • MCC Student Showcase [Warren, MI] (1998)
  • New York National Scholastic Art Awards [Manhattan, NY] (1995)
  • East Detroit High School Student Work Exhibition [Eastpointe, MI] (1994)
  • Clemens Art Center [Mt. Clemens, MI] (1990)

 

INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, & PUBLICATIONS

  • Oak Park City Guide Article (2020-10-27)
  • City of Oak Park Exhibition: Interview [Oak Park, MI] (2020-10-09)
  • Fox 2 Detroit: The Edge [Detroit, MI] (2020-08-05)
  • EC: Inside Empowerment Interview [Detroit, MI] (2020-06-30)
  • The Spirit of Art, Artists Talk [Detroit, MI] (2020-02-28)
  • Interviewed by Luca Curci for Its Liquid Group: Anima Mundi Festival (2019-12-17)
  • Featured artist on the Artist Portfolio Magazine Instagram account (2019-12-02)
  • Featured artist on myartcontest.com (2019-11-27)
  • Anima Mundi Exhibition Publication (2019-11-24)
  • Creative Fuel, Interview (2019-09-18)
  • The Pretty City Project, Promotional Post (2019-09-13)
  • Theee Urban Spacecat Zine #1, reviews A Dramatic Denouement From This World by Moaning Dwarf (2019-07)
  • Studio Visit Magazine, Volume Forty-One [Boston, MA] (2018-11)
  • WNZK 690 AM, Detroit (2018-11-16)
  • Propulsion Magazine, issue 10, Moaning Dwarf feature (2018-07)
  • Featured artist on inkandvoices.com (2018-03-01)
  • Featured in the 1340art.com review blog (2017-07-23)
  • Participated in the Backroom Projects Artist Trading Cards Series featuring 9 cards of my work (2017-03)
  • Nothing (The Death Cat Zine) #2, Los Angeles, California (2017-02-09)
  • WHFR 89.3 FM, Detroit Live Performance with Panic or Pain (2017-01-19)
  • The Desperate Beat (2016-11-16)
  • Ferndale Friends Magazine, Ferndale, MI (2015-08-31)
  • “Metaphysical Stasis” published in the 2015 spring and fall editions of The Finger: Featuring 39 Artists From Around the Country, Canandaigua, New York (2015)
  • Allies For Disability Awareness Community Organization Show Publication (2013-10-21)
  • Tremble Under Boomlights review of Sweet Kelly’s self-titled vinyl (2012-10-31)
  • Metro Times City Slang: Weekly Round-Up by Brett Callwood review of the Moaning Dwarf release “Adam’s Grizzly Disco” (2012-10-30)
  • Metro Times City Slang: Weekly Round-Up by Brett Callwood review of the Alien Inquisition release “The Virgin” (2012-10-16)
  • Metro Times City Slang: Weekly Round-Up by Brett Callwood review of the Moaning Dwarf release “The Coke Years” (2012-05-29)
  • Metro Times City Slang: Weekly Round-Up by Brett Callwood review of the Moaning Dwarf release “Coral Reef Orgy” (2012-04-03)
  • Give Your Talents review of the Alien Inquisition single “’Cause I F!@#ing Will (radio mix)” (2011-07-20)
  • Go DIY review of the Alien Inquisition single “The Virgin” (2011-07-20)
  • Give Your Talents review of the Alien Inquisition press-kit (2011-07-18)
  • Go DIY review of the Alien Inquisition EP release “The Virgin” (2011-03-11)
  • net review by Johnny Houston of the Alien Inquisition song “I Am” (2010-07-23)
  • The Wolfman Mac show, Ch. 20 Detroit broadcast the Alien Inquisition video “’Cause I F!@#ing Will (radio mix)” (2010-02)
  • Alien Inquisition awarded 2nd place in the Ernie Ball “Play Mayercraft” Competition (2010)
  • Alien Inquisition warded 2nd place in the Guitar Center “Your Next Record With Slash” competition (2010)
  • net review by Johnny Houston of the Alien Inquisition song “I’m With You” from (2009-03-09)
  • Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records with Alien Inquisition (2009-03)
  • net 2nd interview with Alien Inquisition (2009-02-28)
  • The Spiritual Significance of Music: World Edition by Justin St. Vincent, XtremeMusic.net (2009)
  • iTunes review of the Alien Inquisition single “’Cause I F!@#ing Will” (2009)
  • Xiie.net interview with Alien Inquisition (2008-10)
  • Xiie.net review by Gypsy Something of the Alien Inquisition press-kit (2008-08-13)
  • Unsigned.com review of the Alien Inquisition song “Never Alone” (2008)
  • Aj’s Café radio promo featuring Alien Inquisition (2007-10 thru 2007-12)
  • Blog Talk Radio, Arizona interview (2007-07-29)
  • Music Promo Station Podcast Ep. #28 with Alien Inquisition (2007-04-30)
  • Indiescript Magazine [Ferndale, MI] (2006)
  • Hanson Records review of the Sweet Kelly self-titled vinyl (2003)
  • University Reporter Magazine interview with Sweet Kelly (2002-02)
  • Real Detroit Weekly write-up of the Sweet Kelly press-kit (2002-02)
  • Jam Rag Magazine review of the Moaning Dwarf release “Failed Abortions” (2000)
  • Jam Rag Magazine 2nd review of the Sweet Kelly release “In the Eyes Of…” (2000)
  • Jam Rag Magazine review of the Sweet Kelly release “In the Eyes Of…” (2000)
  • Jam Rag Magazine 2nd review of the Sweet Kelly self-titled vinyl (2000)
  • Real Detroit Weekly straight from the grave rave article write-up on Sweet Kelly (2000)
  • Jam Rag Magazine review of the Sweet Kelly self-titled vinyl (1998)
  • Metro Times Vision Quest Article write-up on Sweet Kelly (1997)
  • Jam Rag Magazine review of the Sweet Kelly self-titled cassette (1997)
  • Jam Rag Magazine review of the Sweet Kelly press-kit (1996)
  • Propeller Magazine, vol. 12, no. 47 (1993-12)

 

ADDITIONAL ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT’S

  • Painted a mural on a hummer (2021-09-16)
  • Painted a help wanted sign for King Rula (2021-09-04)
  • Painted a mural on a Mazda MX5 (2021-09-03)
  • Collaborated on a piece with M. Yaldoo (2021-08-02)
  • 3 pieces by Markham featured in the film Death Cat vs Christmas (2020-12-22)
  • Premiere of Art Comes To Life by Markham Artist during DAM Art For the Holidays Exhibit [Detroit, MI] (2020-12-19)
  • Painted custom dress and accessories for the Art Comes To Life premiere (2020-12)
  • Painted a mural for Rula’s Resale (2020-11)
  • Performed and produced 2 television commercial voiceovers for closing19.com (2019-03)
  • Performed and produced 2 radio commercial voiceovers for WDTK 101.5 FM [Detroit] (2019-03)
  • Performed and produced 2 television commercial voiceovers for DFAJB (2019-03)
  • Served as editor and producer for the What’s It Worth radio program on WMUZ 103.5 FM [Detroit, MI] (2012-2015)
  • Served as graphic designer and consultant for The Promoter Magazine [Detroit, MI] (2013-2014)
  • Played the role of Lee Oswald in the play, “Last Call At the Conspiracy Lounge” for 18 performances at 1515 Broadway, Detroit (2013-04-17 thru 2013-05-05)
  • Performed cassette to CD audio transfer, mastering and editing for Deborah Jones Ministries (2012)
  • Served as graphic designer, illustrator, art director, songwriter, and performer for the band Alien Inquisition (2006-2013)
  • Serve as graphic designer, illustrator, art director, songwriter, and musician for the band Moaning Dwarf (1994-present)
  • Remastered audio and DVD video for Joey-Robin’s, “Taking America Back” DVD (2011)
  • Served as illustrator and graphic designer for What’s Up Novelties [Berkley, MI] (2006-2009)
  • Served as programmer, coordinator, and graphic designer for The Midwest Urban Film Festival at Cobo Hall [Detroit, MI] (2006-06 thru 2006-07)
  • Served as consultant and graphic designer for Indiescript Magazine [Ferndale, MI] (2006)
  • Played the role of Simon in the film “Death to the Scorpion” by DM Films (2006)
  • Performed with the group Adrian’s Parrot (2003)
  • Performed photography for Detroit recording artist Nicodemus on four album releases: “On” (2003), “Son Cosa De La Vida” (2002), “I Am Dog” (2002), and “Raw Energies” (2001)
  • Served as drummer, vocalist, song writer, associate art director, and illustrator for the band “Sweet Kelly” (1994-2003)
  • Reviewed Tomahawk’s first, self-titled release for The University Reporter Magazine (2002)
  • Performed and recorded with the group Suncrusher (1999-2002)
  • Painted a mural for Pat’s Portrait Studio [Gross Pointe, MI] (2001)
  • Reviewed Planet Ant’s production of “This Is Our Youth” for Real Detroit Weekly (2000-10)
  • Reviewed Planet Ant’s production of “The House Of Yes” for Real Detroit Weekly (2000-08)
  • Performed photography and photographic retouching for Frank Nursery’s spring catalog (2000)
  • Performed photography and photographic retouching for Hallmark’s winter product catalog (1999)
  • Illustrated and designed upcoming event flyers for the Java House (1998)
  • Illustrated and designed employee recruitment flyers for Capital Communications (1997)
  • Designed CD and cassette layouts and performed with the band Purple Jesus (1992-1994)

 

HONORS, CERTIFICATIONS

  • Member of the Detroit Artist’s Market (2018-present)
  • Authored a Motion and Brief for Summary Disposition that was used as a sample piece presented during the ABA’s Fall 2014 review of EMU’s Paralegal Program (2015)
  • Received a State Of Michigan Special Tribute award from Representative Frank Accavitti Jr. after graduating from Wayne State University (2008)
  • Awarded second place in the New York National Scholastic Art Awards for my submission entitled. “Macabre Playroom” [Manhattan, NY] (1995)
  • Received an honorable mention in the New York National Scholastic Art Awards for my submission entitled, “Coffeejack” [Manhattan, NY] (1995)