David J. Marchi

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David J. Marchi
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Marchi at his art studio
Born
David John Marchi

Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
Education Saint Michael’s College (Political Science)
Known for Visual arts
Style Abstract impressionism
Movement Abstract art
Spouse
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(m. 2012)​

David J. Marchi is an American visual artist whose work focuses on acrylic abstract art. He has expressed support for the use of creative practices such as painting, drawing, and music as tools for promoting mental and physical health.

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Career

Initially, Marchi worked for several companies including Grey Advertising and as director and president of Ryan Partnership, an advertising services company in Westport, Connecticut. [1] [2] He has also collaborated with Omnicom to develop Tracy Locke Partners, a marketing services company in New York City. He worked with brands like Heineken, PepsiCo, and Pizza Hut. [3] [2] [4]

Marchi then went into painting after a boat accident in 2015. [3] [4] In 2018, he was diagnosed by Dr. Darold Treffert with acquired savant syndrome, where dormant savant skills emerge after a spinal or brain injury or disease in previously non-disabled persons. [5]

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Berts attic, 72 x 48 in.
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Aqua Vita

Art critic Jerry Saltz described his painting Aqua Vita, as having "Cezanne-like" veils of color and “no fear of scale.” [4]

In 2022, Marchi's work titled “9 Squared” was selected by curator Eric Shiner, former director of The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh to be in the LGBTQIA+ exhibit called “We Fancy”, [6] celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists at the Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery.[ citation needed ] In April 2022, Marchi also held a joint exhibition with Alder Crocker at the Carriage Barn Art Center. [5]

As of 2023, Marchi was an artist member at the Art Students League of New York. As of 2021, he was also a member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists, in New Canaan, Connecticut. [7]

Personal life

Marchi married fashion designer Matthew Christopher Sobaski in December 2012. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Adweek's Marketing Week". A/S/M Communications. 30 (27–35): 30. 1989. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Career Milestones". Record-Journal. Meriden, Connecticut. March 31, 1997. p. 5. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Timothy Dumas (September 2022). "The Accidental Artist, The amazing story of David John Marchi's uncovered talent". Westport. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 Nancy LaMar-Rodgers (September 2022). "The Accidental Artist, David Marchi The Fine Line Between Pain and Paint". Westport. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Accidental artists: Two CT artists share how injuries led them to become 'savants'". ctinsider.com. May 3, 2022.
  6. ↑ "We Fancy: A Legacy of LGBTQIA+ Artists at the League" . Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ "New members art exhibition open at Silvermine in New Canaan". ncadvertiser.com. February 21, 2021.
  8. ↑ "David J. Marchi and Matthew Christopher Sobaski". www.out.com. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
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