Richard MacDonald American, b. 1946
Contemporary Nude Spire I-III Column Suite, Blanc Noir, 2012
Bronze with black and white patina
91 x 45 x 14.5"
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Richard MacDonald was born in California and has spent more than 25 years creating a body of work that has changed the contemporary understanding of Figurative sculpture. Among his greatest...
Richard MacDonald was born in California and has spent more than 25 years creating a body of work that has changed the contemporary understanding of Figurative sculpture. Among his greatest achievements is Contemporary Nude Spire I-III Suite, Blanc Noir - a triptych created to discuss the harmony and balance of human body.
In the spirit of sculpture by Botero, Maillol, and Matisse, Richard MacDonald’s Blanc Noir series focuses on form and the intrinsic natural beauty of the sculpture without the distraction of color and pattern. The pure play of light over white caresses the form in all its subtleties, while the black absorbs the detail, creating mysterious shadows and focusing the eye on the overall silhouette. The artist selects only a handful of sculptures from his overall body of work for the Blanc Noir series. He then creates the smallest editions in his repertoire so as to ensure the uniqueness of each piece and captivate the most astute collector.
In the spirit of sculpture by Botero, Maillol, and Matisse, Richard MacDonald’s Blanc Noir series focuses on form and the intrinsic natural beauty of the sculpture without the distraction of color and pattern. The pure play of light over white caresses the form in all its subtleties, while the black absorbs the detail, creating mysterious shadows and focusing the eye on the overall silhouette. The artist selects only a handful of sculptures from his overall body of work for the Blanc Noir series. He then creates the smallest editions in his repertoire so as to ensure the uniqueness of each piece and captivate the most astute collector.