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Emotion
Joy
Happiness is a transient feeling, dependent on conditions that constantly shift and change. Joy is far deeper and far more constant—joy can exist as a deep undercurrent in any circumstance because joy is a choice, a decision, an act of faith. Richard MacDonald has a rare ability to project the essence of joy in his work, and it is a word that comes to the mind of many when they encounter his work.
Elena III, Red 2017
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Emotion
Joy
Happiness is a transient feeling, dependent on conditions that constantly shift and change. Joy is far deeper and far more constant—joy can exist as a deep undercurrent in any circumstance because joy is a choice, a decision, an act of faith. Richard MacDonald has a rare ability to project the essence of joy in his work, and it is a word that comes to the mind of many when they encounter his work.
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.