Renowned American Painter Kevin·D·Macpherson gave a lecture on “the Pursuit ofthe Rainbow” in Guangzhou University on October 16. Over 300 listeners, including students and teachers from other universities, attended the lecture and appreciated the master’s painting demonstration.
In addition to sharing his professional experiences and painting techniques with the audience, Mr. Macpherson proposed in his lecture a return to nature and tradition in artistic creation, pointing out that art that derives from nature is the true art. He gave much credit to School of Art and Artistic Design of GU for its advocacy of returning to nature, where art derives, as it is the only way to keep art alive. He also responded to a series of unanswered questions concerning oil painting in Chinese art world with profound analysis and insightful interpretation of abstract art and light art, and stressed the significant role of artists in the society. Mr. Macpherson’s lecture was warmly applauded by the audience, according to whom it offered an international perspective and an up-to-date introduction of outdoor painting in the U.S.
Kevin Macpherson is one of America’s leading plein air painters, a popular instructor, and an honorary member of Oil Painters of America, who has also served as President of the Plein-Air Painters of America. His work is nationally recognized and exhibited in numerous galleries. Kevin excels in his ability to paint all subject matter: landscape, still life, and figurative works. Using spontaneous brushwork and candid color, his work creates a genuine effect of light and color in nature.
Contributed by School of Art and Artistic Design
Edited by Wu Qian
Translated by Yang Hong
Chinese