Origins of Mr. Atomic
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MR. ATOMIC biography and select features
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Identical twins, Mark and Michael Kersey, both attended Roy C.
Start High from1966 thru 1970. Having been raised on comic books,
Saturday cartoons, and sci-fi movies, the twins developed a love of
art and sense of humor at an early age. Pursuing their interest,
Mark and Mike attended various art classes at the Toledo Museum of
Art and private instruction from the likes of Walter Chapman and
Diane Attie between 1962 and 1967. Following their graduation from
Start in 1970, the Kersey's moved to the 'big apple'i in pursuit of
careers, working with the Beatles 'Apple Records' (yea, we'd see the
fab four from time to time) and various book publishers etc.
Bouncing back to Toledo in the mid seventies, they worked with area
businesses such as Thomas Hart Assosiates and Libbey Glass, before
venturing out to become their own bosses (both here and Dallas TX) Since 1992, they have worked in fine art, painting a reputation under the pseudonym MR. ATOMIC. (Oops, did we forget to include that they attended the University of Toledo studying business and investments? ) Mark and Michael currently maintain a working studio and gallery at Common Space, 1700 N. Reynolds Road, Suite 204, Toledo Ohio Like an atomic blast, their art is felt both near and far, in collections that glow with their creativity, whimsy, and clever compositions. |
Awarded BEST ARTIST
by the readers of Toledo's CITY PAPER five
years straight (2004 thru 2008).
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TOLEDO TREASURES and TRADITIONS hardcover book with introduction by
MASH television star JAMIE FARR (Towery publishing 2001) page 148 |
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 TOLEDO MAGAZINE (March 2008) Featured article, cover , story pages 22-25. |
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