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Theo Mackaay Figurative Paintings

Dutch, b. 1950

Theo Mackaay works with recognizable shapes: women, men and animals, with a pointer at the primal form. Archetypal motifs like warriors, women, horses, archers and loving couples are created with his own signature. An example of this work is the well-known Gouden Kalf, the big prize of the Nederlands Film Festival. It was designed in 1980 by Mackaay and commissioned by Jos Stelling, film director and initiator of the festival.

There have been big developments in Mackaay's work after the calf, but basic forms are still to be found in his work. The renewal in his work has been an internal fight between the two sides of his brain —the wild artist animal and the changed, peaceful, contemplative sculptor. The last one won! Not only did Mackaay change as a human being, his work changed with him. Big, tough Expressionist bronze and stone statues featuring the woman and animal as his favorite subjects changed into touching, intimate bronze sculptures.

In the early work of Mackaay, the masters of the past were more visible, like Marino Marini and Ossip Zadkine. Now it seems, the artist is letting go of the past and has found his own formal language, after all the highs and lows in his life.

Mackaay's wandering through France, Italy and China brought him to Malaga in Spain, his current residence. Maybe it owes to the Mediterranean Sea or the Spanish sun, but the fact remains that Mackaay is today closer to himself — a rough shell that dares to show its delicacy.

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Artist: Theo Mackaay
The Power of Love Oil Painting on Canvas Horse Woman Golden Cubism In Stock

The Power of Love Oil Painting on Canvas Horse Woman Golden Cubism In Stock

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Located in Utrecht, NL

The Power of Love Oil Painting on Canvas Horse Woman Golden Cubism In Stock Theo Mackaay (Utrecht, 1950) is a Dutch sculptor, painter and musician. Mackaay grew up in Utrecht. In 1...

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The Loving Beauty Oil Painting on Canvas In Stock

The Loving Beauty Oil Painting on Canvas In Stock

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Located in Utrecht, NL

The Loving Beauty Oil Painting on Canvas In Stock Theo Mackaay (1950) Mackaay works with recognizable shape:: women, men and animals, with a pointer at the primal form. Archetypal m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Theo Mackaay Figurative Paintings

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Zonder Titel No Title Oil Painting on Canvas Cubism Contemporary In Stock
Zonder Titel No Title Oil Painting on Canvas Cubism Contemporary In Stock

Zonder Titel No Title Oil Painting on Canvas Cubism Contemporary In Stock

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Located in Utrecht, NL

Zonder Titel No Title Oil Painting on Canvas Cubism Contemporary In Stock Mackaay works with recognizable shape:: women, men and animals, with a pointer at the primal form. Archety...

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Cabra Montes Mixed Media Painting Framed Goat Sun In Stock

Cabra Montes Mixed Media Painting Framed Goat Sun In Stock

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Find a wide variety of authentic Theo Mackaay figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Theo Mackaay in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Theo Mackaay figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Esther Schlebos, Marten Huitsing, and Ronald Soeliman. Theo Mackaay figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,086 and tops out at $39,085, while the average work can sell for $18,922.