Artist Tim McKay explores how both representational and abstract imagery can induce a mood of reflection and meditation in the April exhibition “Vibes” at Artists on Santa Fe. The show features new works from McKay’s “Santa Monica” and “Complexity” series, utilizing broad color fields and pattern mash-ups. Fine art by member artists will also be on display including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and sculpture.
The public is invited to view and purchase artwork from April 4 to 28, 2024 at 757 Santa Fe Drive during regular gallery hours and during the following special events. First Friday Artist Reception: April 5, 6-9 p.m. Third Friday Collectors Evening: April 19, 5-8:30 p.m. Sundays on Santa Fe: April 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
McKay’s “Santa Monica” series captures the personal nature of his experiences at the beach through large color fields and simplified, iconic forms. Moving to California from New Jersey at age 11, he instantly fell in love with the ocean. He found the beach to be a place of sensuality—the heat of the sand, the cold of the ocean, the eeriness of fog banks, the sting of a jellyfish, sensing one’s smallness among vast waters and trillions of grains of sand. Through his art, he invites others to share in the awe of the natural world and one’s place in it. McKay is a Denver-based artist who works in acrylic, mixed media and ceramics. His art is about the use of color and line and creating meaningful interplay between organic and inorganic forms. Thematically, his work explores the intersection of random and predictable actions and is aligned with the Color Field and Constructionist/Systems movements. His art practice applies his 20-plus years as a software designer using concepts such as scalability and user-centered design, creating a consistent style that welcomes all viewers. He believes in the value of art as a tool to engender moments of stillness that encourage people to connect more deeply with their thoughts and feelings. McKay is also a member of Pirate: Contemporary Art in Lakewood, Colorado.
For more information www.mckayfineart.com or follow on Instagram @mckayfineart. Artists on Santa Fe Gallery at 747 Santa Fe Drive showcases the work of member artists ranging from sculptors and painters to printmakers and jewelers. Regular hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11 am to 3 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am to 5 pm and Sundays, Noon to 4 pm, The building is also home to the working studios of 25 + artists. Visitors are invited to explore and discover this exciting and enduring creative hub. For more information visit www.artistsonsantafe.com.