Limited Edition Giclée Print by Richard Macdonald
Ōtautahi, Christchurch
Giclée Print on 308gsm Fine Art Etching Cotton Rag
Dimensions: A2 420×595mm
Limited Edition of 50
This piece has come full circle from a painted concept in 2012 that I subsequently built into a static model. Remember your mum with her trusty Edmonds Cook Book, and all the associated tastes, smells and sounds? In its melding of two familiar cultural icons, this faux appliance explores visual links to our childhood, while its form also celebrates the mid-century design ethos.
Christchurch based Richard usually works in oils on either canvas or panel, and from purely representational work, he has begun to increasingly incorporate symbolism, with many pieces operating on multiple levels; harbouring a narrative, evoking memories, or even just having a bit of fun.
A background working as an art school technician, and having studied decorative paint finishes and graphic design are all ingredients which have, in one way or another, found their way into his art. And he also, as some artists are inclined, likes to have a break from the easel now and then with some three dimensional works. In his case, an ongoing series of reimagining buzzy bees nibbling at the fringes of the designer toy movement. Examples of these have been selected as finalists in both the 2018 and 2020 Miles Art Awards at the Tauranga Art Gallery. Richard’s paintings have also found their way into homes in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Limited Edition Giclée Print by Richard Macdonald
Ōtautahi, Christchurch
Giclée Print on 308gsm Fine Art Etching Cotton Rag
Dimensions: A2 420×595mm
Limited Edition of 50
This piece has come full circle from a painted concept in 2012 that I subsequently built into a static model. Remember your mum with her trusty Edmonds Cook Book, and all the associated tastes, smells and sounds? In its melding of two familiar cultural icons, this faux appliance explores visual links to our childhood, while its form also celebrates the mid-century design ethos.
Christchurch based Richard usually works in oils on either canvas or panel, and from purely representational work, he has begun to increasingly incorporate symbolism, with many pieces operating on multiple levels; harbouring a narrative, evoking memories, or even just having a bit of fun.
A background working as an art school technician, and having studied decorative paint finishes and graphic design are all ingredients which have, in one way or another, found their way into his art. And he also, as some artists are inclined, likes to have a break from the easel now and then with some three dimensional works. In his case, an ongoing series of reimagining buzzy bees nibbling at the fringes of the designer toy movement. Examples of these have been selected as finalists in both the 2018 and 2020 Miles Art Awards at the Tauranga Art Gallery. Richard’s paintings have also found their way into homes in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
