Emotion / Passion
Dance to Paradiso, Column
2016
In Dance to Paradiso, Richard MacDonald masterfully selects an exceptional moment of observation as two figures dance with utter trust and harmony. Her foot one with his, their legs extend at the peak of modern romance. In this exciting work, Richard MacDonald sculpts male and female as one perfect form that enfolds the very air that surrounds their lifting bodies. The result is a masterwork in which the figures write their story of tender love.
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Dance to Paradiso, Column Quarter Life 2016
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Dance to Paradiso, Column Quarter Life 2016
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Dance to Paradiso, Column Quarter Life 2016
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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.