Mark Holter, North Dakota Artist

Updated 12/12/2024

News: Updated 12-12-2024

And suddenly it's December. What a wild year it has been! A large portion of my past year was spent finishing the work on my solo October show "Phantasmagoria". That show was very special to me as it was the culmination of a years-long dream to create something unique. I wanted that show to feel more like a museum exhibit rather than an art show, and I feel that I accomplished that goal. I've added some photos from that show to my gallery on this site, so check them out and tell me what you think.

Now that "Phantasmagoria" is in my rearview mirror, I'm looking forward to what new projects will unfold. As always, I'm experimenting and creating new things to show at Gallery 4 here in Fargo, so stay tuned!

Artist Statement & Bio

Artist’s Statement:

I enjoy communicating with people, but sometimes words can be restrictive. I feel that through my art I can communicate more honestly and completely. I like to experiment with different mediums and materials because it's how I evolve my work. I also like to be loud in both color and style because life is too short to be boring. I don't define myself as a one-medium artist. Whichever mediums and style I use on a given piece is my method of communication. Usually for me, working in an abstract style allows me to communicate more clearly. Maybe it's my way of making sense out of chaos.

Artist’s Bio:

I grew up in North Dakota and have always been involved with art in one medium or another. Up until a few years ago I've kept my visual art mostly private. I left North Dakota in 1989 for the US Navy. After 10 years of traveling the world, I found myself back in North Dakota. I received my Bachelor of General Studies degree from Minot State University in Minot, ND in 2016. During my last semester I decided to pursue art as more than just a hobby. I feel my art has become a way for me to express myself and to explore my relationships with my emotions, experiences, and the people in my life." Art has been my escape, therapy, creative outlet, and mode of evolution.

I have two incredible kids (now adults), Grace and Jaimie, who I am very proud of. I am currently living in Fargo, North Dakota with my amazing wife and muse, Krista.