“I am certain that my time in Rome will have a massive and lasting impact on my practice for the rest of my career. Rarely have I felt as inspired and emotionally moved as I did during my stay in Italy. The influence I've gained from this experience is immeasurable, and it's not an exaggeration to say that I've never encountered a three-month period in which I absorbed such a wealth of valuable visual and historical knowledge. The intricately designed marble floors I had the privilege of walking on in Rome alone could occupy me for a decade, not to mention the countless paintings and frescoes I had the opportunity to encounter. This experience has truly been transformative for me, and my work is forever changed.”

Mark Joshua Epstein