Art developed from an exploration of apophenia and pareidolia using a skilled craftsman and performers puppetry toolbox. Marcus Clarke sometimes described as a Flippant Dadaist, due to his use of irreverence is an Artist that responds to the world around him through his art. He is also an Artist constantly evolving a unique Arts Practice. One that is driven by a deep sense of loss that perpetually fails to be resolved. The Craft of it is an evolution of his long and very successful career in Professional Puppetry. As both a Puppet Maker and Performer. Something he has described or branded as both Puppetisation and PuppetTVGraffiti. He says: "I started out wanting to be a Fine Artist, studied art, (Mansfield College of Art) where I childishly told stories and painted faces on scrap household appliances and auto parts. Leaving early I went to work in Theatre Lighting before becoming a Puppeteer and Puppet Maker. In 2008 I returned to my Art Practice taking cues from former mentor Jim Henson’s artwork, The NBC Pipes. Inspired by Ron Mueck who was creating Contemporary Art using Puppetry craft skills. I started making Pictures and Sculptural collages using Puppet Making materials. Over the last ten years I have created a variety of Artworks that are collections of objects and materials, including found objects, plastic, paint, glass, gold leaf, foam, puppet eyes, faux fur, dolls and old jewellery all glued, resin bound or vacuum sealed together in Assemblage style. They’ve become ever more complex though lately works are simpler and more painterly. Subject matter is loss. Often also character and emotion explored by referencing things vested with life. Icons, Religious Objects, Keepsakes, Childhood Toys, Fairy Stories and the Seaside. Works vary from the deeply personal to the flippant. My art has developed over a succession of solo art exhibitions. I'm trying to resolve it all but yes you could say I’m still mostly just telling stories and putting faces on things".