South Dakota Arts Council
Pierre, SD
The SDAC is a state government grantmaking agency supported by the State of South Dakota, through the Dept. of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Message
“The setting of this painting is Cold Brook Canyon Trail, Wind Cave National Park in the Southern Black Hills. Mountain Bluebirds are abundant in this area. The pine is depicted in a symbolic interchange with its environment. This piece is part of my Metaphysical Landscapes series, a collection of paintings that often reveal both the seen and bits of the
unseen -- dealing with connections, cycles, and relationships in the natural world, inspired by the great beauty and diversity of the Black Hills of South Dakota.”
- Mark W. McGinnis
- Blue Birds and Buttressed Pine, 2008
- Acrylic paint on panel
- Framed: 26 x 22 in (66.04 x 55.88 cm)
Mark W. McGinnis is an artist and writer. He was a professor of art for 30 years at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. He now resides in Boise, ID, and his primary media are acrylic, black ink, and watercolor. His interdisciplinary approach to art has included paintings, artist’s books, sculpture, printmaking, installation, video, performance, essays, and interviews.
His projects have been featured in over 120 solo exhibitions. The research orientation of his work
has led to series and projects of exploration and inquiry on a range of subjects.
- Current Location: State Capitol Building - Governor's Mount Rushmore Large Conference Room - 500 E Capitol Ave PIERRE, SD 57501 (google map)
- Collections: Art For State Buildings
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