"Welcome to the Machine"--An Exhibition of Work by Contemporary Surrealist Mark Hopkins
Press Release
‘Welcome to the Machine’ – An Exhibition of Work by Contemporary Surrealist Mark Hopkins
Opening March 1, 2025, at the Lace Mill Gallery, 165 Cornell St., Kingston, NY, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Kingston, NY – Welcome to the Machine, an exhibition featuring the surreal work of Mark Hopkins, a renowned artist from New York’s Hudson Valley, will open this Saturday at 5:00 PM at the Lace Mill Gallery in Kingston. The exhibition showcases Hopkins' best work, including The Last Supper, his internationally recognized masterpiece.
The event will feature a preview and panel discussion at 3:30 PM, and there will be a poetry reading at 7:00 PM.
Location: Lace Mill Gallery, 165 Cornell St., Kingston, NY
Opening Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The exhibit will continue through March, with gallery hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
For more information, visit: https://thelacemillarts.com/home/
For more on Mark Hopkins' work, visit: www.hopkinesque.com
Images:
• Venue: https://rupco.org/property/the-lace-mill/#gallery-block-8-4
• Title artwork: https://www.hopkinesque.com/street-art?lightbox=dataItem-j7075ett1
About the Venue
The U.S. Curtain Mill at 165 Cornell Street in Kingston, NY, was built in 1903 and once employed hundreds of Kingston residents, many of them women. By the early 1990s, The Lace Mill, as it became known, was abandoned, boarded up, and used as a storage warehouse. In 2013, the old mill was redeveloped into housing for Kingston artists. Today, The Lace Mill provides space for exhibitions, music events, and other artistic activities for both residents and the surrounding community.
The Lace Mill is a perfect surreal setting. It is a structure surrounding an old historic machine reminiscent of those found in a Buster Keaton film, complete with massive steam pipes and mysterious bolted doors leading to hidden chambers. Art hangs on the brick walls of the building that houses The Machine.
About the Artist
Working in the realm of surrealism, Mark Hopkins explores the dynamism of life in the 21st century. Drawing from past experiences, popular culture, and esotericism, he creates a body of work that both observes and critiques modern culture while illuminating the mysteries that unite humanity. His work provides deeper insight into how we perceive reality.
Mark is both classically trained and self-taught. He has studied the figure and portraiture to refine his technical skills and translate realism into the surreal imagery that defines his work. He considers himself a universal citizen, seeking to understand the commonalities among all people while celebrating the rich diversity of religions, cultures, and traditions around the world.
Contact Information
Venue:
James Martin, President of the Lace Mill Council
Address: 165 Cornell St., Kingston, NY
Email: jwcornbroom@gmail.com
Phone: (845) 331-2140
Website: https://thelacemillarts.com/home/
Artist:
Mark Hopkins
Email: markhopkinsart@yahoo.com
Website: www.hopkinesque.com
Instagram: @hopkinesque
Phone: (845) 337-1358
• Posted 9 months ago by Hopkinesque
