ABOUT
marko svart is a non-disciplinary artist and designer based between iceland and japan.
through conceptual art, fashion, objects, performance, music and film, he uses psychology, biology and material experimentation to investigate life, death, revival and transformation, and the relationship between the physical and psychological.
largely self-directed and introspective, Svart’s artistry is driven by his obsession with existentialism and melancholy, through which he continuously analyses, questions and (de)constructs his own existence.
this approach extends into his design studio, svartbysvart, where ideas meet materials and craftsmanship.
Svart follows the properties and instincts of organic matter, bone, wood, reclaimed textiles, and natural dyes, creating hand-made garments and objects that reflect his material-driven approach and strict commitment to sustainability.
