CREATOR
Art Is About Creating, Not Recreating. As a lifelong creative, I’ve always been fascinated by different art processes and techniques. This curiosity has led me to seek new ways to express my creativity constantly.
Barry Mack is an artist whose life and career exemplify the enduring promise of the American dream. In a world where opinions are increasingly polarized, Barry stands firm in his belief that now, more than ever, it is crucial to embrace the identity of an American artist. This conviction is not just a statement of national pride but a reflection of a deeply held understanding that to be an American artist is to participate in a rich and complex tradition that values freedom, creativity, and the pursuit of one’s passions.
Barry Mack, an artist known for exceptional innovation and creativity, is unveiling a new gallery show featuring 14 richly textured, golden, abstract paintings. The show is at the C Gallery, Portland, Oregon, and is open by appointment.
Twenty-twelve was a prolific year for me. Over that year, I created a stainless steel metal wall art (Ascension) and painted four canvas life-size and more giant fine art nudes, including; Truth, Ascendant, Jubilee, Premier, and Nirvana, and wrapped it up with a series of abstract artworks. Please read my post from 2012 for the complete list.
I love timelines. When it comes to telling a story with pictures, I can think of no better way to show the progression of something. This website’s Art Creation Timeline maps A.D. Cook’s artworks, murals, and paintings from 1988 to now. I want to suggest that it is a complete listing, but it’s only a sampling of my favorite pieces.
I love metal art. I enjoy creating it, and I rejoice in the finished pieces. They are dynamic and fun and bring a lot of visual elements into the art-viewing experience that can’t be found in canvas paintings or other traditional mediums.
Andy Warhol once said, “Art is what you can get away with.” Clearly, he was on to something. With his controversial pop art, he explored the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture, and advertisement – and he got away with a lot. Even with his passing in 1987, he is still among the best-selling American artists ever. And today, maybe even more so, he is everywhere in art.
I met Barry in the late 1980s when we were introduced by a mutual friend. Our shared passion for art immediately united us as life-long friends; over the years, we’ve watched each other grow as artists. Barry’s art delves into the mysteries of the unknown, forever exploring color, texture, and the underlying emotions brought forth by art and the creative process.
February 16th, 2013 — A fantastic crowd came out to support blind and visually impaired children. A festival of applied and visual arts! I made an appearance with four of my new original abstract paintings on art panels, placed center court, and beautifully lighted.
For many of us, this was a fun-filled and interesting year. Memorable for sure. I know it was for me. That may be why 2012 was (and still is) such a creative year. I started mine off creatively and am wrapping it up in like fashion. It’s all about art.
Continuing my 2012 abstract series in a bold and powerful way.
My latest creation, The Fire, is a creative outburst of reds and golds.
I love creating abstract artworks. I guess, in many ways, I always have. There is a certain freedom and energy in creating the art, and that energy goes forward with the art for eternity.
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