The Harrison Gallery will be presenting a solo exhibition of paintings by John MacDonald - one of the most popular, prolific and respected landscape artists of this area from September 7 - 30, 2013. An opening reception with the artist will be held on Saturday, September 7th from 5 – 7 pm and is open to the public.
When John MacDonald paints a landscape, it is what he leaves out of the image that makes it so true. He paints nature the way it really is – no romantic flourishes, sentimentality or symbolism. By omitting most architectural structures and all human figures his paintings avoid any narrative and achieve a classic timelessness.
McDonald has staked out the Berkshires as his favorite terrain, painting portraits of the area as it appears in all seasons. Because he knows the area so well and has trained himself to paint only what he actually sees, emptying his mind of all preconceived images, his paintings speak with authority, distinctiveness and above all, great authenticity.
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