Mark Burrell Open Studios: Art Work and Paintings, Local and Imaginary
42 Melbourne Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1SS
Born in Lowestoft in Suffolk, Mark is an established painter, who has been making art for over forty years. He is a leading member of ‘The North Sea Magical Realists’ with work appearing on television seven times. Interestingly, he was interviewed by the popular Sister Wendy Beckett on Anglia Television’s ‘Moving Art’ program hosted by George Melly, where Mark’s work was awarded ‘first prize’ and highly commended by Bill Oddie. In London, he won the Lucy Morrison Memorial Prize at the Royal Overseas League and had work exhibited in 'The House of Commons', and 'The Royal Academy'. In 2021, Mark was shortlisted for the Sir John Hurt art prize and more recently, wrote and illustrated his first children's book 'Bertie by the Beach'. Signed copies will be available as well as the illustrations exhibited in his studio.
This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon; to browse and if you want, purchase original paintings, high-quality limited-edition prints, cards, and books. This is an open studio event in which the artist invites the public to visit their studio and display spaces.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 11am - 5pm
- Sunday 08 September:
- 11am - 5pm
Location & directions
42 Melbourne Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1SS
- Directions:
- Please note there is a step into the building and Marks studio and bathroom are upstairs. There is a free car park across the road.
- Contact on day:
- Donna Jones
- Telephone number:
- +447922360611
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is one medium step to access the building, with parking sometimes available right outside the front door; but also there is a level car park immediately opposite. There is partial wheelchair access to two exhibition areas downstairs and a toilet is accessed by one flight of stairs. To ensuring everyone's wellbeing, please be aware that we still continue to follow the safety guidelines relating to Covid, so please bear this in mind during visits.
Additional information
Recently published in 2023, 'Bertie by the Beach' is Marks first fully written and illustrated children's book. Mark describes the book as a magical rhyming story about a little crab called 'Bertie' and his mermaid friends who live by the sea. This story is playful and optimistic, with a subtle message about the importance of people, diversity, kindness, community and friendship. 'Original Bertie paintings' will be on display, with the opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book, as well as 'Bertie Greeting Cards' and 'Bertie Limited Edition Prints!'.
