Marcus Wills 'Portrait in an apron' surreal For collectors of contemporary art

For collectors of contemporary art and works on paper

and the external forces that threaten to disrupt it

titled and inscribed in pencil in margin below image: P/P Out to Sea Rick Amor 91

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He’s interested in storytelling – its ability to understand nuance

Marcus Wills 'Portrait in an apron' surreal For collectors of contemporary artPortrait in an Apron exemplifies Marcus Wills rare ability to fuse classical technique with psychological intensity. A solitary, ambiguous male figure suggestive of a craftsman emerges from a dark, restrained palette, his pale head and hands illuminated against the creased black fabric of his apron. The composition is spare yet commanding, drawing the viewer into a moment of quiet confrontation. Rooted in the art historical tradition of Old Master