Genre
Mime
Richard MacDonald’s Mime series focuses on an ancient and universal art form: the masked or painted character who communicates only through gesture. The expressive qualities of the Mime combine the agility of a dancer, the subtle perceptions of the actor, the gentle humor of the clown, and gave Richard MacDonald a way to represent the role playing nature of human beings.
Whiteface, Blanc Noir 2002
Jacques 1990
Showtime, Blanc Noir 2002
Rain Blanc Noir 2013
La Fuite du Temps, SII 1993
Genre
Mime
Richard MacDonald’s Mime series focuses on an ancient and universal art form: the masked or painted character who communicates only through gesture. The expressive qualities of the Mime combine the agility of a dancer, the subtle perceptions of the actor, the gentle humor of the clown, and gave Richard MacDonald a way to represent the role playing nature of human beings.
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.