Artist's Bio

Peter Markus Jentes (b. 1976) is a Manila-based contemporary abstract artist recognized for his dynamic interplay of expressionism and geometry. His work explores contrasts and opposites, balancing raw emotion with structured form.

Markus earned his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Pepperdine University in 1999, where he trained under esteemed professors Joseph Piasentin, Avery Faulkner, Bob Privitt, Sonia Sorell, and Leonard Skuro. While much of his career was dedicated to running his own advertising firm, he later channeled his extensive creative experience into the world of fine art. His early work, marked by hard-edged geometric compositions, gained recognition with his 2019 solo exhibition, MIAMI.

In recent years, Markus has undergone a profound artistic shift, embracing a more expressive and introspective approach. His latest collection delves into personal experiences of frustration and transformation, with the horizon line serving as a central visual metaphor for duality, choice, and resolution. This body of work reflects his evolving perspective—balancing structure and spontaneity, geometry and fluidity, order and chaos. Alongside this shift, he has expanded his use of mixed media, layering acrylics, spray paint, and other tactile materials to create depth and texture, further enriching the complexity of his themes.

Through exhibitions, commissions, and ongoing artistic exploration, Markus continues to push the boundaries of his creativity, using abstraction as both a form of expression and a tool for introspection. His work invites viewers to engage with contrasts, tension and harmony—ultimately finding meaning within the layered complexities of his canvases.