Still-life artist Manda McKay is opening an exhibition, “Raindrops and Reflections,” at tiny ATH gallery beginning Aug. 4. McKay’s exhibit and general body of work is inspired heavily by her relationship with nature. Various aspects and items in her pieces “become shorthand for provocative and magical concepts.” Her goal within her oil paintings is to focus on the small and ethereal details that nature has to offer. She focuses heavily on the audience, seeing nature with new eyes. It is apparent that she aims to urge the viewer to thoroughly appreciate nearly unseen aspects of Earth. Her current focus is mainly feathers and plants. The most anticipated part of her work is her personal artistic connection to painting dewdrops on these items. To McKay, the dewdrops “represent the enchantment of a sparkling summer forest.” A closing reception will be held in conjunction with Third Thursday on Aug. 17 from 6–9 p.m.
WHO: Manda McKay
WHEN: Friday, Aug. 4, 5–8 p.m.
WHERE: tiny ATH gallery
HOW MUCH: Donations accepted
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