{"id":507756,"date":"2026-05-28T23:51:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T23:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/507756\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T23:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T23:51:16","slug":"matte-marble-dust-glimmers-across-marin-majics-enigmatic-scenes-colossal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/507756\/","title":{"rendered":"Matte Marble Dust Glimmers Across Marin Majic’s Enigmatic Scenes \u2014 Colossal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Layers of colored pencil and marble dust worked into an oil-like substance flood the linen planes on which Marin Majic<\/a> works. The Brooklyn-based artist builds upon a foundational drawing, blending various media into a richly textured surface resembling fabric or plaster. Matte finishes radiate across the scenes, appearing like magical glimmers under a night sky.<\/p>\n

Steeped in mystery, Majic\u2019s works gravitate toward questions of power, impermanence, and the slippery nature of reality. Figures are often alone, whether swimming solo or driving along a mountain pass with no other cars in sight. Insects and animals are similar, although in pieces like \u201cNegative attention,\u201d we\u2019re witness to the demise of the others, as a glinting spiderweb clings to a handful of colorful specimens. <\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>\u201cNegative attention\u201d (2026), colored pencil, oil color, and marble dust on linen, 13 x 16 inches. Photo by Elisabeth Bernstein<\/p>\n

Deep shadows and haze blanket the scenes, with small pockets of light offering only bits of insight into the full scope of the landscape. The enigmatic nature of Majic\u2019s work also echoes that of his material choices: he utilizes the chalky marble dust to accentuate and define light, creating a twinkling effect with otherwise matte stone.<\/p>\n

Majic is currently preparing for several group shows this summer, along with a book release with Nino Mier Gallery<\/a>. Explore more of his work on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Photo by Cary Whittier<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>\u201cWhile We Drive.\u201d Photo by New Document<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>\u201cUnder the Radar.\u201d Photo by Elisabeth Bernstein<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>\u201cNight Swim II.\u201d Photo by Elisabeth Bernstein<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Detail of \u201cNight Swim II.\u201d Photo by Elisabeth Bernstein<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Detail of \u201cSee You.\u201d Photo by Elisabeth Bernstein<\/p>\n

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