Collage Painting #63-5 is small in size, but possesses the drama of a much bigger work and an intricate surface that invites a very close look. Unlike many of Mark's other early collage paintings, which have an overall texture, this work features tissue paper and other colored paper incorporated into the paint primarily at the center. Mark emphasized its singular compositional focus by utilizing very dark tones around the perimeter and starkly contrasting color combinations toward the middle such as turquoise and blue with orange, and black with yellow. Two other collage paintings also have a similar central yellow form,Collage Painting #40 (LMPF Inv. no. 20J) and an untitled collage painting (LMPF Inv. no. 27R). Mark added to the dramatic effect in this piece by applying thick, black brushstrokes, reminiscent of other Abstract Expressionist artists such as Franz Kline. She more often utilized this graphic element in her compositions in the late 1950s and early 60s.

This work features artist and work info labels on verso, including Mark's 176 East 71st Street address in New York City, which is where she and her husband Edward finally settled in 1962 after having rented an apartment at 35 East 85th street since 1958. She then rented a painting studio further uptown and later rented a separate studio in the East 71st building.

Berry Campbell Inv. no. MARK-00031
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