Mark Anthony Hocutt is a Whittier born artist. His work is heavily influenced by car culture thanks to his father, who personally owned several classics. Memories of their shared passion include rising early on weekends to visit the Pomona Swapmeet.He has been recognized throughout the lowrider community for his particular designs and unique paint application.
Growing up near Whittier Blvd, Mark regularly experienced over-the-top patterned lowriders, hot rods, and restored classics. By the age of sixteen he had come to own his first project car, a 1984 El Camino, gifted to him by an uncle. Through years of hard work Mark’s admiration evolved into automotive building and customization. He would spend years and various apprenticeships learning the skills needed to mirror classic lowrider stylings from the 60s and 70s. By the age of twenty-five he became a partial owner of his own auto body shop that doubled as a creative space, The Kolor Studio.
Mark’s education in traditional airbrush and automotive paint was built through various mentorships outside of a traditional academic setting. His work combines the classic approach with innovative techniques he has discovered through experimentation. Mark has shown his work in artist-run spaces and galleries throughout Los Angeles county. He has most recently gained attention for his custom build and paint job on a 1964 Chevrolet Impala, The Heart of Gold, a unique canvas he has developed alongside his partner and studio artist, Jacqueline Valenzuela. This build involves a prolific paint job that exhibits a culmination of every skill he has developed over a decade in the industry.
Photo by @enye_studio