The Idea of Something Marcus Oakley Published by Izrock (2008) 64 Pages, 15 x 21 cm, Softcover, Colour and Black and White Edition of 1000 Orginally from Acle a village in Norfolk, Marcus' work as an artist has many influence's including his childhood in Norfolk, the wonderful harmonic and melodic music of the Beach Boys, the pastoral delights of the countryside and the friendly animals that inhabit it. Over the last few years Marcus' work has been related to the 1970's, looking back at things he can remember and the innocence of it all. His interest is also in things that he was too young to appreciate, he looks back to learn more about those elements at the cusp of his memory and the beginning of his learning. Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album 'Rumours' or the aesthetic beauty of the decades architecture, fashion, graphics and typography recur heavily in his work.