Mark Webber
Anita Rogers Gallery is honored to debut Keep Moving Forward While Waiting, a solo exhibition featuring the latest sculptural works by Mark Webber.
Located at 494 Greenwich Street in New York City, the exhibition runs from April 22 through May 30.
To celebrate the opening, the gallery will host a reception on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interested guests are encouraged to RSVP via email to the gallery’s information desk.
In this collection, Webber advances his long-standing fascination with the intersection of industrial construction materials and found organic matter.
This series marks a pivot toward the natural world, as tree branches and stumps take center stage alongside a bold, new application of saturated color.
The artist creates a visual dialogue where organic limbs wrap around architectural ruins and stumps emerge from the gallery floor like structural pillars, effectively blurring the line between man-made and natural forms.
Webber’s personal life as a builder, sailor, and martial artist informs his process, and his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease has led him to find profound ways to integrate his physical tremors and the rhythms of nature into his creative output.
Reflecting on the collection, Webber describes the work as starting at the forest’s edge, viewing trees as both the origin of building materials and silent witnesses to human life.
He sees the branches not merely as wood, but as active participants that challenge and embrace the rigid geometry of architecture.
For Webber, the tree represents both a physical skeleton and a source of life, possessing a hidden strength that survives even after it has been harvested.
These pieces serve as a reminder that nature’s spirit remains resilient, holding history within its grain long after it has been separated from the forest.
Mark Webber resides and creates in Sag Harbor, New York, having received his formal training in sculpture from SUNY Purchase.
His career includes prestigious fellowships and residencies at the Vermont Studio Center and The Church Sag Harbor.
His work has been featured in various institutions, including the Lauren Rogers Museum and several prominent venues across the East End of Long Island.
Notably, all organic materials used in this exhibition were ethically sourced, ensuring no living trees were harmed.
For media inquiries or additional details, please contact Elizabeth Thompson at the gallery during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday.
Based in Sag Harbor, New York, Mark Webber is a sculptor whose creative foundation is rooted in his lifelong experience as a builder
. After studying at Windham College and receiving his BFA in sculpture from SUNY Purchase, he developed a signature style that utilizes industrial materials such as plaster, metal, wood, and glass.
His work focuses on architecturally inspired structures that bridge the gap between abstract geometric forms and the physical world we inhabit.
Webber’s professional journey includes a 2023 fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center and a 2024 residency at The Church Sag Harbor.
His sculptures have been showcased at the Lauren Rogers Museum in Mississippi, as well as several New York institutions including the Anita Rogers Gallery and various venues across the East End, such as the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum.
Outside of the studio, Webber is a dedicated martial artist and an enthusiast of sailing and kayaking.
Following a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, he has found ways to weave his personal health journey into his art, intentionally integrating the natural rhythms of the wind and tides alongside his own physical tremors into his evolving practice.
