Anthony McDonald
United Kingdom
Anthony McDonald explores phenomena of perception in his paintings. He does not paint the things we see; rather, he paints the medium through which something becomes visible to us (scales, folding rulers, mirrors, glass panes, projection screens). He is interested in the light reflected by objects, as well as their shadows and reflections. With his picture objects, McDonald succeeds in stepping between things and their appearance.
Works
Red Picture Two Parts, 2002, Acrylic on wood, 21 x 29,5 x 9 cm
Yes – No – Not really, 1998-99, Acrylic and gloss paint on canvas, 109 x 42 x 41,5 cm
Untitled, 1999, Acrylic and gloss paint on canvas, 39 x 57 x 32,5 cm
Untitled, 1997, Acrylic and gloss paint on canvas, 92 x 60 x 6 cm
The Paintings, 1998-9, Acrylic and gloss paint on canvas, 109 x 42 x 41,5 cm
Untitled, 2002, Acrylic on wood, 30 x 23 x 15 cm
In the Glass, 2003, Acrylic on wood, 114,5 x 87,5 x 15 cm
Two Part Painting, 2000, Acrylic and gloss paint on canvas, each 9,5 x 175 x 9,5 cm
Biography
1955 geboren in Liverpool, lebt und arbeitet in London
1974 – 75 University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Departement of Fine Art
1975-76 University of London, Departement of Theology
1977-81 University of Reading, Department of Fine Art
1981 B.A. Fine Art
1984-86 University of London, Slade School of Fine Art
1986 M.A. Fine Art
Exhibitions
2015 „Poesie der Stille“, Hengesbach Gallery, Wuppertal (D)
2014 „Die Magie des Entschwindens“, Hengesbach Gallery, Wuppertal (D)
2012 „20 YEARS“, Hengesbach Gallery, Berlin (D)
2010 “Optical Shift. Illusion and Deception“, b-05 Kunst- und Kulturzentrum Montabaur (D)
2006 „Paintings“, Galerie Rolf Hengesbach, Cologne (D)
2004 Galerie im Südflügel, Museum Morsbroich Städtisches Museum, Leverkusen (D)
2003 ACAVA, Rainville Road, London (UK)
2002 ACAVA, Rainville Road, London (UK)
2001 ACAVA, Rainville Road, London University of London, Slade School of Fine Art (UK)
2000 ACAVA, Rainville Road, London (UK); „Malerei“, Räume für neue Kunst Rolf Hengesbach, Wuppertal (D)
1996 „Paintings“, Räume für neue Kunst Rolf Hengesbach, Wuppertal (D)
1992 „A Simple Twist of Fate“, Riverside Studios, London (UK)
1987 „Artists in Essex“, Waltham Abbey (UK)
1986 University of London, Slade School of Fine Art (UK)
1980/ 1981 London Film-makers Co-op (UK)
1980 „Young Contemporaries“, ICA, London (UK)