Richard MacDonald (American, b. 1946), Whiteface, Atelier

2007, bronze with applied patina, edition numbered "22" and signed to the terrace, mounted upon a tiered polished stone base. Included with the Lot is the original shipping box with custom fitted foam packaging.

13 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 6 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill and Greensboro, North Carolina

A silent medium within a silent medium. These are the words contemporary master Richard MacDonald uses in describing his world renowned Mime Series. MacDonald's trademark skill at investing his evocative bronze images with movement and life is never more evident than in his innovative and eloquent mimes. Sometimes enigmatic and most assuredly metaphoric, MacDonald's engaging performers invite the audience to be its own storyteller. Continuing in the spirit of his classical mimes, Richard MacDonald's work entitled Whiteface, Atelier offers us an experience with whim, movement, and joy. The skillful modeling and effective use of patina amplify the physical and emotive strength of the work. As the mime moves to cover his pursed lips with his index finger, we hear him blow the sound of requested silence.

Born in Pasadena, California, MacDonald graduated from Art Center College where he was classically trained. He then became a self-taught sculptor and spent the last 50 years reviving the lost art of figurative sculpture through innovation, passion, and intense commitment. An illustrious career with many awards, honors, and public monuments has resulted in an extensive body of unique works in bronze, including a monumental 26-foot-tall bronze, Flair Across America, that was installed in Centennial Park, Atlanta for the 1996 Olympic Games. Now based in his Monterey studio, MacDonald has established himself as one of the leading figures in contemporary sculpture. He has his own foundry where he has control over the quality of his sculpture and is represented by Dawson Cole Fine Art.

Good estate condition; shipping box and packing foam with staining and wear.