His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries, earning him both critical acclaim and admiration from art enthusiasts worldwide.
The contemporary abstract artist did not even have an inclination for painting most of his life until his boat accident that resulted in a fractured back and an injury on both wrists.
[2][4] After that life-changing event, he started having dreams and unique perspectives and was inspired to paint them all without any formal training, coaching, and direct influence.
Following a long friendship, Shannah invited Marchi to access their attic, a cherished sanctuary that held deep significance for both her and Bert.
Inspired by the atmosphere and emotional connection surrounding this intimate location, Marchi seized the opportunity to create an acrylic on canvas painting, titled Bert's Attic.
Marchi's artistic endeavors have garnered significant attention, including positive reviews from renowned figures such as Pulitzer Prize and New York Magazine art critic, Jerry Saltz.
[15] In 2022, Marchi's work titled “9 Squared” was hand selected by curator Eric Shiner, former director of The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh to be in the first ever LGBTQIA+ exhibit called “We Fancy”,[16] celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists at the Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery including former students Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg, Paul Cadmus and more.
[17] Marchi is inspired by artists, Hans Hofmann, Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, Paul Cézanne, Piet Mondrian, and Frank Stella.
With a profound commitment to empowering neurodivergent individuals, Marchi plays a crucial role in helping them discover their passions and express their unique talents.