Mark Gould
My Neighbor’s House #684Acrylic on Panel
16” x 20”
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Tucson, AZ—Mountain Shadow Gallery is pleased to present new works by Mark Gould from his series, “My Neighbor’s House.” They will be on view from March 7 through April 1, 2008. There will a reception for the artist on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm. The artist will be attending the reception.
Excerpted from the article In Praise of Attainable Beauty by Wolfgang Mabry
‘In a studio he designed and built in the mountains of northern New Mexico, Mark Gould produces paintings of uncommon beauty and originality. His sophisticated compositions, enticing color designs, and virtuoso surfaces astonish, beguile, and thoroughly delight the senses of even the most jaded eye.
Often painting in series, Gould manipulates paint with an astonishing variety of techniques and always with amazing skill. In every conceivable way his work and philosophies exemplify the highest ideals of abstract realism. “I don’t believe my painting has to be an especially believable representation, or tell any particular story, or for that matter be inspiring or beautiful in order to succeed,” notes Gould.
On the subject of perfect art versus imperfect, Gould reflects wisely, “I’ve never had perfect teeth, hair, body, certainly never led the perfect life. Why would I try to make a perfect work of art? Perfection can be among our worst words and the striving for it cruel and degrading. I wreak subtle havoc on the honest effort to be a good human being or a good artist. Imperfection offers the attainable beauty and therefore the greater significance for humanity. I’ll choose to be the imperfect artist, making imperfect art, if that allows me to be human.” ‘ Mark was the cover artist of Southwest Art Magazine January 2007 issue.
Mountain Shadow Gallery is located at 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 109, on the NE corner of Skyline and Campbell, and is open 7 days a week: Monday thru Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM.
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