Mark Whalen (b. 1982, Sydney, Australia) is a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, CA. His work blends everyday themes with industrial materials, found objects and elements from his studio to create dynamic compositions with human figures, color and reflective chrome surfaces. Through her sculptural narrative, Whalen constructs layered stories filled with interruptions, paradoxes, and playful questioning of life beyond. She also pushes architectural boundaries by integrating her art into interior and environmental spaces. Whalen studied graphic design at Martin College in Sydney and began exhibiting internationally in 2006. Her work has been exhibited at major institutions including the National Gallery of Victoria (2018), RMIT School of Art, Melbourne (2013), the National Gallery of Australia's national traveling exhibition (2010-2011), Penrith Regional Gallery (2010) and the Museum of Contemporary Art Macro in Rome (2009). His work has been exhibited at prestigious institutions such as Artbank, National Gallery of Australia and Mainland Art Fund...
Mark Whalen (b. 1982, Sydney, Australia) is a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, CA. His work blends everyday themes with industrial materials, found objects, and elements from his studio, creating dynamic compositions that explore human forms, color, and reflective chrome surfaces. Through his sculptural storytelling, Whalen constructs layered narratives filled with disruptions, paradoxes, and playful inquiries into life and beyond. His work also pushes architectural boundaries, integrating art into both interior and environmental spaces.
Whalen studied graphic design at Martin College in Sydney and has exhibited internationally since 2006. His work has been featured in major institutions, including the National Gallery of Victoria (2018), RMIT School of Art in Melbourne (2013), a national touring exhibition with the National Gallery of Australia (2010-2011), Penrith Regional Gallery (2010), and the Museum of Contemporary Art Macro in Rome (2009). His work is included in notable collections such as Artbank, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Mainland Art Fund.
