About: Me

“I use my camera like a painter uses a brush. It moves, lingers, explores and dances with my subjects.

While traditional photography generally captures three dimensions, my images explore the fourth dimension: time. The results are painterly like creations that evolve traditional photography beyond the customary landscape.”
Mark Weller

Mark Weller is an American artist renowned for his innovative lens-based art.

Emily Olek, from the curatorial staff of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, describes Weller’s work as “absolutely incredible.”

His artistic exploration delves into the impact of time and its transformative influence on his subjects. His works have been exhibited in over 175 art museums and galleries across the United States and internationally. His limited-edition prints are featured in private, corporate, and government collections.

Notable exhibition highlights include: B.J. Spoke Gallery, NY, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Wright Museum of Art at Beloit College, Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, Bradley Gallery at Lakeland University, The Chateau Gallery, Louisville, Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, Freeport Art Museum, Trout Art Museum, The Holy Art Gallery, London, Marin Society of Artists, Black Box Gallery, Portland, Praxis Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, STOLA Contemporary Art, Chicago, Art Fluent, Boston, Miki Hasi Gallery, San Francisco, Southeast Center for Photography, Greenville, and Kira Art Gallery, Toronto.

A native of Wisconsin, Weller studied at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His career began in Alaska as a documentary filmmaker. By 1980, he had moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where he served as the senior producer of news and documentaries for PBS Wisconsin. During his tenure, he produced numerous award-winning documentaries and live broadcasts featuring international leaders such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and U.S. President Bill Clinton.

In 2019, Weller shifted his focus entirely to lens-based art. Today, his award-winning work stands as a testament to the intersection of artistic vision, technological innovation, and a lifelong commitment to creative exploration.

Mark Weller is represented non-exclusively by David Hummer of the D. Anthony Gallery in Wausau, WI, and Margaret LeMay of Integrated Art Group in Madison, WI.