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 four arches of this painting depict four spaces, from cosmic to microscopic. The silver poplars in the painting are found in a delightful small park in Hot Springs, SD, called Centennial Park. 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
- Goldfinch and Silver Poplars, 2008
- Acrylic 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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