This page is a temporary page to give collectors a preview of the upcoming exhibit.
Markus
Alley Idols
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Opening Reception January 17th, 2026 4pm-6pm |
Show runs from - January 17th, 2026 - February 28th, 2026 |
Preview (collector's advance viewing)
As a valued member of our Collector's Preview list, you have the unique opportunity to see all of pieces that will be part of the exhibit before it opens to the public. First access to all of the work and the opportunity to purchase your favorite/s before they become available to everyone.
This exhibit opens January 17th.
Below are images of all of the pieces that will be on display in the exhibit as well as reserve pieces that will replace sold pieces as those paintings go home with collectors.
This exhibit opens January 17th.
Below are images of all of the pieces that will be on display in the exhibit as well as reserve pieces that will replace sold pieces as those paintings go home with collectors.
Call or email to make a purchase or schedule a visit to the gallery.
A reminder, purchases are on a first contact basis, so consider a back up option if your first option is no longer available.
A reminder, purchases are on a first contact basis, so consider a back up option if your first option is no longer available.
Additional images, or a video, to see the work from alternate angles are available upon request.
To see the work in person, contact the gallery to schedule a visit, or stop by during gallery hours.
Wednesdays 10am-2pm
Fridays & Saturdays 2pm-6pm
Click image for a larger view.
To see the work in person, contact the gallery to schedule a visit, or stop by during gallery hours.
Wednesdays 10am-2pm
Fridays & Saturdays 2pm-6pm
Click image for a larger view.
Citadel 3
8”x31”x6”, 2022, Reclaimed wood, paint, clear coat $375 |
Citadel 4
7.25”x16.5”x6.5”, 2022, Reclaimed wood, paint, clear coat $325 |
Citadel 5
7.75”x22”x6.75”, 2022, Reclaimed wood, paint, clear coat $350 |
Citadel 6
7”x21”x6”, 2022, Reclaimed wood, paint, clear coat $325 |
Citadel 7
8”x19”x6”, 2022, Reclaimed wood, paint, clear coat $325 |
Citadel 9 & 10
16”x68”x12”, 2022, Reclaimed wood, paint, clear coat $1,500 (each) or $2,500 (both) |
Dragoman’s Key 4
20.5”x33.5”x2.25”, 2023, Found objects, reclaimed lumber, paint $300 |
Encoder 4
12.5”x42”x2.5”, 2021, Reclaimed wood, found objects, paint $300 |
Encoder 5
23.5”x39”x2”, 2023, Found objects, reclaimed wood, paint $300 |
Handbook 10
8”x10”, 2024, Mixed media $125 |
Handbook 13
8”x10”, 2024, Mixed media $125 |
Handbook 14
8”x10”, 2024, Mixed media $125 |
Handbook 24
8”x10”, 2024, Mixed media $125 |
Meditation 5
20”x57”x7”, 2023, Found objects $400 |
Memoir
12”x16”x1.75”, 2023, Latex & acrylic paint on canvas board $300 |
Nobori 1 & 2
12”x76”x1.5”, 2022, Found objects, copper, brass, aluminum, wood, paint $500 (each) or $850 (both) |
Pueblo 2
25.5”x49”x3”, 2023, Found objects $400 |
Split Decision
24”x48”x5”, 2023, Reclaimed wood, paint $500 |
Vaquero
21”x24”x1.75”, 2023, Latex paint on reclaimed wood $400 |
Word on the Street 1
16”x20”, 2023, Latex acrylic spray paint on canvas $325 |
Word on the Street 3
12”x16”, 2023, Latex acrylic spray paint on canvas $175 |
Markus is a self-taught artist who creates sculptures and mixed media paintings from personal items collected since childhood, and objects scavenged from the alleys of his
home city of Baltimore.
As an artist for 35 years, Markus has worked in numerous aspects of creative art, including poetry, music, acting, graphic design and animation. In 2014 he turned his attention to 3D work, and focused on abstract assemblage in metal, wood, concrete and glass. In 2022 he began also working in abstract painting, with both 2D and mixed media styles.
Markus often creates works in series of 4, 8, 12 or more, that share a related style or visual language, though he pursues no statements or social commentary. He is known for his strong sense of composition and his unique way of combining textures within a piece.
His works have been purchased by collectors across the United States and in countries as far flung as Australia. He creates commissioned works in a wide range of styles and materials, notably a 10-foot tall outdoor installation of copper and steel for an East Coast collector in 2021.
Markus has worked as a curator and juror for numerous art shows, and a private curator and artist-on-retainer for private collectors. He shows his work in galleries throughout the mid-Atlantic and is available for private commissions.
Website - www.rustynailworks.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rustynailworks/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.s.sanders.5
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.s.sanders.5
Statement
Alley Idols features abstract 3D and 2D works by sculptor, painter and poet Markus. The sculptures are comprised of objects found in the alleys of Baltimore and the paintings were influenced by graffiti seen in those same backstreets. The artist sees this show as a collaborative effort between himself and his fellow Baltimoreans, who unknowingly contributed to the sculptures with their discarded items and helped inspire the paintings with their street art. Alley Idols makes no intentional social commentary, and represents the artist's desire to communicate with the viewer on a purely emotional level.