Genre
Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil is the exotic hybrid of the arts–color, light, movement, mime, spell-binding feats of circus daring, are all blended with an artistry that knows no direct precedent. In Cirque, we see human imagination, physical limits, and emotional metaphors, stretched to the point of wonder and magic as Richard MacDonald gains inspiration from world-renowned performers.
Yin & Yang, Column 2014
Transcendance, Red 2016
Leap of Faith 2006
Guardian 2014
Elena III, Red 2017
Genre
Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil is the exotic hybrid of the arts–color, light, movement, mime, spell-binding feats of circus daring, are all blended with an artistry that knows no direct precedent. In Cirque, we see human imagination, physical limits, and emotional metaphors, stretched to the point of wonder and magic as Richard MacDonald gains inspiration from world-renowned performers.
The Artist's Touch
Richard MacDonald’s method of working by directly observing a living model is becoming increasingly rare amongst artists of our time. Developing the sensitivity and facility to watch a person in motion and capture anatomy, movement, mood, and personality in clay is an extraordinarily complex and demanding task, yet the quality of the work speaks to the vitality, energy, and power made possible by this experience.
