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Emotion / Hope
Butterfly
2002
Butterfly depicts the character of a mime, with his body moving in a baroque spiral as he releases an imaginary butterfly from his outstretched hands. The act of release, and the character himself, are emblematic of the freedom necessary for the creative spirit to thrive. This poetic piece, with it’s poignant gesture, carries multiple layers of subtle meaning presented with aesthetic finesse.
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Butterfly Half Life 2002
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Butterfly Half Life 2002
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Butterfly Half Life 2002
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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.