An old carved wooden steer gazes through the slats of a rare salesman’s sample fence, as if contemplating a quiet escape. Five small vintage German-made birds perch delicately along the wire, adding a gentle sense of stillness and charm. The gate stands ajar, ready to swing open, should the steer choose freedom. Mounted on an iron stand, this piece blends pastoral nostalgia with folk art storytelling.

Artist Statement and Biography

After a career in advertising (formerly CEO of Cincinnati-based Northlich), Mark's love for great design, primitive antiques and unusual found objects all converged to form his creation of assemblages.

"Some works convey a message, some an outgrowth of a  personal story, some a flight of fantasy and others are simply compositions that just look and feel right.  Each one has been put through the torture test of long stares.   My work aims to give very special found objects a new life and context."

A collection of Serrianne assemblages were exhibited in February, 2017 at the juried national show of the American Craft Council in Baltimore, Maryland.