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Artist Statement:
Today Chris Mackie's work expresses an entire range of human emotion, from the special bond of love and friendship, to the importance of self-reflection and individual triumphs.
Chris wants to highlight the importance of looking after the world for future generations. Whilst some of his more serious pieces show the inevitable desperation of mankind and seeming futility of the human condition, Chris then shows us that there is hope and love. Chris depicts beautiful poignant moments of our lives – moments, which we all understand and which show our vulnerability.
Recently Chris sold one of his paintings in a charity auction and on asking the buyer why she liked it, she replied; 'It communicates with my dark vulnerable side that I don't display in public'
Chris was blown away by this. To be able to communicate with someone through his art gave him a great feeling of satisfaction, motivation and a real sense of belonging.
Chris is involved in numerous charities and is always looking to raise funds by the way of donating his original paintings and Ltd Ed prints. He will only do commissions for charity.
Being a completely self taught artist Chris believes that he was ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
Mr G George, Auckland, New Zealand.
Mr A Bhatti, Wakefield, W. Yorks, UK.
Isobodies Health & Fitness Club, Wakefield, W. Yorks, UK.
Mr Christian Hazel, Sandal, W. Yorks, UK.
Nick & Beth Macmillan, Auckland, New Zealand.
Julie Hinchliffe, Wakefield. W. Yorks, UK.
Dean Karnazes, San Francisco, USA.
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Commissions:
Mr C Hazel, Sandal, West Yorks, UK
Mr A Bhatti, Wakefield, West Yorks, UK
Mr S Deaton, Chesterfield, UK
Mr K Tibble, Wakefield, West Yorks, UK
Mr J Beattie, Auckland, NZ
Mr G George, Auckland, NZ
Mr N McMillan, Wellington, NZ
Padre P Allen-Baines, Bleniem, NZ
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Galleries for Chris Mackie:
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Exhibited and sold works at the Coppergate Gallery in York, UK.
Exhibited works at the Jay Senior Comtemporary Art Studio.
Exhibiting works at Fine Art America.
Absolute Arts.
Artist Rising.
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