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| White Table Marcus Reichert 59" x 47" oil and ink on canvas 2006 Courtesy of Adelson Galleries Boston |
An exhibition of paintings by Marcus Reichert has opened at the Adelson Galleries Boston, to run until October 13th.
Marcus has been a good friend since we were freshman students at R.I.S.D. in 1966, and I've always admired the passion and sincerity in his work as well as his courage to paint true to his beliefs. His paintings may not always be the easiest to access, but contemplation will reveal their great depth and beauty.
Adam Adelson, director of the gallery, has written an excellent introduction in the online exhibition catalog:
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| Les Fleurs: Orange Marcus Reichert 35 x 23 1/2" oil on paper 2013 Courtesy of Adelson Galleries Boston |
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| Spirits Marcus Reichert 39 1/2" x 31 1/2" oil and ink on canvas 2011 Courtesy of Adelson Galleries Boston |
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| Orange Blossoms Marcus Reichert 47" x 59" oil and ink on canvas 2008 Courtesy of Adelson Galleries Boston |
Marcus Reichert is a true renaissance figure. His body of work is challenging, profound, intimate, and, above all, honest. I can vividly remember the first time I saw his Crucifixion paintings: raw, angry, primal images capturing the incomprehensible agony of man's capacity for cruelty.
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Extraordinary.
-GS
GS is referencing paintings that can be seen at Marcus' website: http://www.marcusreichert.com/crucifixions.html
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