Marcus Dove is a British contemporary artist who works with gunpowder, smoke grenades and other pyrotechnic materials, his practice centres on the concept of creation through destruction. Dove currently creates large-scale abstract works that explore transformation, chaos and renewal.
After studying Fine Art and Creative Business Innovation at De Montfort University, Dove went on to study a Master’s in Art & Science at Central Saint Martins, London. His work has been exhibited at venues including the Saatchi Gallery, Asia Contemporary Art Fair in Hong Kong, JD Malat Gallery and numerous solo exhibitions in London’s Mayfair district.
Most recently, he collaborated with the National Space Centre, with his work exhibited at and acquired by Leicester Museum.
Dove is currently expanding his practice through an ambitious body of large-scale abstract works on canvas, with further exhibition details to be announced.
Video by Grisha Nikolsky, 2020.
