Janine Robinson of Pelican Hill Magazine, Newport Coast recently caught up with sculptor Richard MacDonald. Her article highlights the most recent developments with the sculptor’s monumental project for the Royal Ballet in London, England as well as the significant positive impact the the artist’s sculptures made in the lives of one particular family.
To View Article:
http://www.dawsoncolefineart.com/news/ph:richardmacdonald.pdf
For collectors and admirers of Dawson Cole Fine Art: this Saturday the gallery will be participating in Riviera Magazine’s “Lido Goes Pop!” event, which is being held in conjunction with the Newport Beach Film Festival in Newport Beach.
Dawson Cole Fine Art will present a collection of works by internationally renowned artists including Richard MacDonald, Chuck Close, Nancy Bush, Jim Lamb and Jian Wang at the Riviera Artist Loft this Saturday, April 30th from 10 am to 8 pm. We invite you to visit us at the Lido Marina Village during the 12th Annual Film Festival for this celebration of the Arts in Orange County. We look forward to seeing you there.
Invitation for Lido Goes Pop!
Artist Reception
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
1PM -4PM
Carmel Gallery
Corner of Lincoln and Sixth Ave
Carmel, CA 93921
Call to RSVP 800-972-5528
Dawson Cole Fine Art is pleased to announce the latest new work by sculptor Richard MacDonald – Nightfall, Third Life. Cloaked in mystery, the female form of “Nightfall” intrigues us. Concealed is a beautiful face, but like nightfall itself, all is not revealed. The globes in each hand lend activity and movement to the figure, while also suggesting the eternally repeated cycles of nature, and the endlessness of nature’s rhythms. Our eye follows the flow of the drapery from top to base — a device that generates movement in the piece, countering the direction of the stride and creating dramatic visual tension. Poised on a crescent moon, the figure strides with strength and purpose, conveying the unstoppable nature of time. MacDonald creatively combines the use of texture, patina, and the classical Baroque spiral to create a truly unique work. Should you have any questions regarding this new edition, please contact the gallery at (888) 972-5543.
Please join us on First Thursday’s Artwalk, October 7th, as Dawson Cole Fine Art hosts a special dance presentation by Jodie Gates,
founder of the Laguna Beach Dance Festival. Dancers will perform “Aria”, a trio of movement choreographed to the music of J.S. Bach, and “The Dusted Coil”, a DTM2 Improvisation Ensemble, in the Sculpture Garden. Performance begins at 6:50 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. respectively.
In conjunction with the dance performance, the gallery will premiere the latest ballet work from Richard MacDonald- Sissone.
Drawing on the artist’s highly developed sensitivity for the experience of the dancer, Sissone displays a representation of
freedom, joy, youth and hope.
We look forward to celebrating an evening of art and dance with you this October 7th!
Please call 949-497-4988 to RSVP to this unique event.
Many people ask “where is the best place to buy Richard MacDonald’s work?” Nowadays there are so many dealers selling the work, many of which are not recognized by the Richard MacDonald Studio as authorized dealers. Buyer beware. The best galleries that we recommend to purchase Richard MacDonald’s works are at the Dawson Cole Fine Art galleries in Laguna Beach and Carmel, CA. Both galleries have been the exclusive representatives of the artist’s work since he began sculpting in 1988. Richard MacDonald Jr., the sculptor’s son, and his wife Ariane, operate the location in Laguna Beach, CA and Michele MacDonald, the artist’s daughter, operates the location in Carmel, CA. The name of the galleries comes from the name of the artist’s second grandson – Dawson Cole. Both galleries offer the largest collection of works and offer the best pricing on any Richard MacDonald sculpture. Again, the best place to acquire a Richard MacDonald is from a family-owned Dawson Cole Fine Art gallery. The galleries are part of the family business, the offer the finest, most personal services to their clients, and you can rest assured you will receive the finest sample of the artist’s work at the best value. I hope you find this information helpful. You may contact the gallery at 949.497.4988 or email info@dawsoncolefineart.com.
O-Flier by Richard MacDonald
Available through Dawson Cole Fine Art, we announce Richard MacDonald’s newest Cirque du Soleil inspired creation – “O Flier”.
“O Flier” is the newest work to spring from the inspiration Richard MacDonald has found in the creative choreography and the artistic physicality of the extraordinary performers of Cirque du Soleil. This is a work to stir the imagination, as the finely observed anatomy underscores the performer’s humanity, her uncommon abilities place her outside the realm of our own experience, and she becomes exotic – otherworldly and mysterious.
Richard MacDonald presents the feminine form with a complexity and subtlety that adds to the high level of emotional drama inherent in his work. In “O Flier” there is a kinship that can be traced to Richard MacDonald’s renowned “Elena”. Both works contrast a sense of fragility and bird-like grace with the steely strength of a world-class athlete. Our eye follows the impossible curves of the performer’s body with wonder at the feat portrayed, but the very “uniqueness” of the posture takes our imagination far from the world of the everyday – it blurs the boundaries of humanity, and we think of an exotic, wild plumed creature.
To make this exclusive piece a part of your collection we invite you to call the gallery at 888-972-5543. “O Flier” is an edition of 25, with dimensions in bronze of 20 x 14 x 12″. First release pricing is limited.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2009
Contact:
DAWSON COLE FINE ART
Rich MacDonald Jr.
Ph: (949) 497-4988
rmacdonald@dawsoncolefineart.com
RICHARD MACDONALD WORKS FEATURED AT THE
OPENING GALA FOR THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL’S RESTORATION
IN LONDON, ENGLAND
LONDON, ENGLAND – (MARCH 20, 2009) – Works by renowned artist and sculptor, Richard
MacDonald will be featured at the Royal Gala at White Lodge on May 13, 2009 in
London England. The Royal Gala celebrates the completion of the four-year $30 million
redevelopment of The Royal Ballet Lower School at White Lodge.
The event includes performances, choreography and reminiscences drawing on the
past, present and future of The Royal Ballet School. The School’s past graduates, current
students and future stars will contribute to this unique event. Guests will also have the
opportunity to visit the recently opened White Lodge Museum and Resource Centre –
the first-ever permanent museum in the UK dedicated to ballet. The Museum reflects The
Royal Ballet School’s aspiration to develop its standing as a national focus and resource
for dance.
Among the many works to be displayed are MacDonald’s Nureyev, Heroic, based on
the legendary dancer and choreographer, Rudolph Nureyev, Three Graces, Half Life
and Joie de Femme, Heroic.
Richard MacDonald has dedicated his life to creating works of art that reaffirm all that
is best in humanity. MacDonald has achieved international distinction for his sculpture,
paintings, and drawings, and has been the recipient of innumerable national and
international awards. Celebrating realism and the expressive power of figurative
sculpture, his work harnesses the sensuous physicality of humanity’s heroic spirit. His
work has been exhibited worldwide including Japan, Korea, Italy, the Corcoran
Gallery in Washington D.C. and can be seen in galleries throughout the United States
including Dawson Cole Fine Art with locations throughout California. For more
information on the artist visit www.richardmacdonald.com. For further background call
Dawson Cole Fine Art at (949) 497-4988.
Sculptor Richard MacDonald speaks with KNPR radio host Dave Burns about the artist’s new venture – a partnership gallery with Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Joining Richard MacDonald for the interview is model and Cirque du Soleil performer Anya Whittenbach. The gallery includes over 50 sculptures and works on paper by Richard MacDonald. Richard MacDonald’s work can be viewed exclusively at www.dawsoncolefineart.com.
Click the link below to listen to the pod cast:
http://www.knpr.org/audio2009/SON-mp3/090306_osculptures.mp3
Richard MacDonald has just released a collection of new works based on performers from Cirque du Soleil’s “O” show at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV. Each work captures the strength and grace of the performers and is available exclusively through The Art of Richard MacDonald gallery located inside the hotel. Richard MacDonald will be there to showcase the new work on March 6/7 from Noon to 5pm. Contact Dawson Cole Fine Art (www.dawsoncolefineart.com) or The Art of Richard MacDonald (www.theartofrichardmacdonald.com) for more details.
