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Recent Acquisitions Releases Press Release Archive |
MacKenzie Reception and Gallery Talk Sunday, September 12, 3:00 p.m. The Tyler Museum of Art will present a gallery talk by John MacKenzie on Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. The gallery talk is in conjunction with the exhibition John Warden MacKenzie: The Artist as Messenger, on display at TMA through September 12. MacKenzie’s artworks were created between 2000 and the present and represent the artist’s favorite subject matter: animals, landscapes, still lifes and portraits of children. Outside of his portraits and direct studies from nature, most of MacKenzie’s compositions emerge from his imagination, flowing freely onto paper and canvas with a fluid precision that results in a kaleidoscope of curves, colors and movement. There is a joy in his art and elements with personal meanings for the artist are seen throughout several works. MacKenzie’s art is accessible first because of its colorful presence. In paintings that include the human figure, the subjects seem to melt into the overall composition, and faces emerge as central focal points, anchoring the compositions and creating a brooding, thoughtful, or dreamy atmosphere. In recent years, MacKenzie’s greatest recognition has come for his paintings of children in and around El Paso, and there are several examples included in this exhibition. The exhibition and gallery talk are free and open to the public. There will be a reception preceding the presentation sponsored by Texas True. Please call 903-595-1001 for reservations. Seating is limited. |