Mark Grotjahn is an American artist born in 1968, a leading figure on the Los Angeles contemporary art scene. His abstract works with complex geometric compositions have earned him international recognition. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Grotjahn settled in Los Angeles in 1996. His early exhibitions revealed a unique style, blending modernist references, decorative motifs and innovative techniques across oil painting, drawing, sculpture and ceramics using a keen sense of composition and vivid colors. His most celebrated series like the "Butterfly Colored Abstract Paintings" feature a multitude of interwoven geometric shapes, creating a hypnotic optical effect. The endless overlapping lines and colors defy the viewer's perception. Represented by prestigious international galleries, Mark Grotjahn is highly successful on the global art scene. His meticulous work playing with visual effects questions the boundaries of abstraction. Considered one of the most influential American artists of his generation.