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Mary Kay WestMagnolia Blossoms and Blue Jay2023
2023
About the Item
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
UNFRAMED:30" x 20" FRAMED: 30" x 20" x 1.125"
Artist Statement
“The magnolia tree and I share common rots in the Southeast. The Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee are home to us both. This stately, ancient tree is native to the Southeast. Its large fragrant blossoms and dark, shiny leaves adorn the green lawns and line the streets of the small towns where I am from. So, when I moved to California, I was pleasantly surprised to see this icon from the South growing freely here as well! This paining, with its representatives from the Southeast (the Magnolia and Blue Jay) and the West (the Plums and Persimmons) shows how roots can expand and grow to embrace new beginnings.”
— Mary Kay West
Exhibited
20th Anniversary Exhibition: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, November 10 – December 16, 2023
- Creator:Mary Kay West (American)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1.125 in (2.86 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Pasadena, CA
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