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Transcript, Saturday, September 14, 1996
Milltown Studios formally opens Chaise Lounge Gallery
tonight
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ADAMS - one of the city's latest arts-related businesses, Milltown
Studios at 51 Main St., formally opens its Chaise Lounge Gallery
tonight with a group show and reception. The show, featuring the works of Rachael Starobin MacKay, Laura Garnish and a collaborative piece by artists George Moran and North Adams and Brian Ingalls of Clarksburg, is the second one for Milltown Studios, which opened its doors June 9... |
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On Thursday afternoon, MacKay and Garnish were working with gallery consultant Deirdre Sullivan on hanging their works...In an alcove, the two will have an installation that includes a video display, "Seen and Not Seen," a weather box, and continuously bubbling display of "Boyle's Gas Law." MacKay, is a native of Berkeley, Calif., who lived in San Francisco, obtained her master of arts degree in clinical art therapy from Vermont College of Norwich University, Montpelier, VT., in 1994. Now an art therapist/psychiatric therapist at Greylock Pavilion, North Adams Regional Hospital, she also does consulting work from the Northern Berkshire Mental Health Assoc., here, and Pittsfield Public Schools, Adolescent Support Program, Pittsfield. She has a bachelor of arts in creative arts therapy from Russell Sage College, Troy, NY, an associates degree in visual arts from Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, and attended California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA. |
 Rachael MacKay hangs some of her artwork at Milltown Studios on Main Street in downtown North Adams which has a show that is opening today. |
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The
Hancock resident described her large works on canvas as mixed-media
pieces through which she hopes to awaken all the senses. Her most recent work, "Emerging From Water," which she just completed the day of the hanging, is rich with color and texture. The addition of lace onto the painted surface of the figure creates intrigue, while the edges of the female form have been softened and diffused to enhance the sense of mystery. Many of MacKay's paintings revolved around dance the former ballet dancer said. Her painting, "River Dancer," was inspired by Martha Graham. "I guess I prefer painting figures," MacKay said. Her painting, "Asian Birth," inspired by a trip home to San Francisco in January, shows her skills extended beyond the figure. "Asian Birth" incorporates the image of an Asian child clipper from an Asian newspaper. Its image turned surreal.
Another equally interesting work is "Sublimation of a New York City Snowstorm." By Rosemary Jette, Transcript Staff |
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