They all have names related to this message and every piece offers an introduction to a new personality. The portraits have their own story closely related to the message of each piece. René always makes sure to contribute to the location where he makes an intervention, and reflects on the relationships of the people and the place they call home. In the streets, the location is as important as the piece and so is the respect for what already exists. One of the main concepts behind his work is that creation is found in the act of destruction. Admiring so many other artists, he quickly concluded that his own work was never good enough to see the light of day, but after receiving the confirmation he needed from family and friends, he took to the streets. The mindset of being the kid in the group, always looking up and idolizing those who came before him, is still there. This study of the culture turned into an obsession with spots, styles, technique and an exploding scene that captivated a young mind. Growing up in Bergen (NO), he could often be found wandering the streets photographing tags and pieces from his local heroes. This use of rediscovered and repurposed objects and materials with exclusively female portraiture and a subtle use of color, symbolizes the beauty found in the harshness of the rapidly changing and deteriorating life of a street corner. His art finds the beauty in often overlooked textures of the urban environment such as posters, dirt, rust and peeled paint. René Konings (b.1989) is a Norwegian artist who creates pieces reflecting on the process of urban decay. “It is always more to it than what a person can see, you gotta open your third eye to truly see everything” - Marcus Soddano He does so by painting, illustrating and asking questions in a way that goes beyond the verbal. He is on a quest to fulfil his need to be heard and understood as well as looking for answers. His artistic universe raises questions about himself, sin, luck and religion and the existence of humanity. No, having finishing his studies, he sees himself as a small fish in a big pond trying to navigate his way and becoming the artist he has dreamt to be.
Growing up Marcus started drawing from an early age, and expressing himself artistically has always been his escape from the world around him.Īfter finishing a two year study-program in graphic design he decided to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an artist and went on to study art in Bergen Art School (KIB), where he would remain a student for two more years. He is currently based in Bergen where he lives and works in his studio. Marcus Soddano was born in 1997 in South-Korea and adopted to Norway just months after he was born.
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