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.
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Rain, Half Life, Blanc Noir, 2013Richard MacDonaldBronze36" x 16" x 24"
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Jacques, Half Life, Blanc Noir, Artist Proof, 2002Richard MacDonaldBronze19" x 23" x 13"
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Whiteface, Half Life, Blanc Noir, 2002Richard MacDonaldBronze38" x 24" x 21
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Midnight (Sleep, Half Life), Blanc Noir Artist Proof, 2002Richard MacDonaldBronze36" x 22" x 20"
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Midnight (Sleep, Quarter Life), Blanc Noir, 2010Richard MacDonaldBronze17" x 9" x 8"
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The Ritual Column, Blanc Noir, 2013Richard MacDonaldBronze88" x 29.5" x 27"
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Showtime, Half Life, Blanc Noir, 2002Richard MacDonaldBronze39" x 16.5" x 16"
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Nightfall, Third Life, Blanc Noir, 2010Richard MacDonaldBronze29" x 16" x 14.5"