Markus Haub | Contemporary Artist: Artworks & Biography

Markus grew up in Germany on the banks of the Rhine. His passion for photography, collage and painting led him to study Applied Arts. He specializes in transportation design because of his love for racing cars. At the end of his studies, he went to Barcelona to work for Volkswagen and Renault as a designer. After ten years of career, he launches out in a personal artistic work. Markus takes as a privileged topic the urban views of Barcelona, Tokyo, Paris or New York. He sees cities in all their facets and each one is different. He is sensitive to the identity and typical landmarks of each place he visits. He is inspired by the view from rooftops, terraces and the perspective of architecture. Markus' most important influence is being a foreigner living in another country (Spain). He perceives things differently, with a fresh eye. He can also feel the difference between cultures and appreciate it. At first, Markus works on computer: he uses digital programs and reworks each photo. He prints the result and integrates it into the canvas. Photography is the foundation of his work. It is a departure for a game of destruction, exaggeration and conservation of the image. In the painting phase, Markus continues his personal interpretation. This spontaneous part is more uncontrollable. Many creative accidents occur due to the mixing of different materials and paints. He uses powerful colors to project his personal vision into the reality of the original photo. Between the different stages, the piece still needs to dry. Finally, he covers the canvas with varnish. The entire creative process can take several days. Markus is inspired by architecture, film, fashion and car design. The starting point of his work is always beauty. He finds it everywhere and magnifies it with his artistic vision and skills.