MORGAN COUNTY
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An exhibited piece named Haramara IV by Nancy Race. Race’s artwork uses a pairing of organic and geometric shapes with colorful backgrounds. CONTRIBUTED -
An exhibited piece named Relay Race by Nancy Race. CONTRIBUTED -
Nancy Race an her exhibit. CONTRIBUTED
MAGallery is hosting the Celebrating Freedom exhibition by abstract artist Nancy Race through Sept. 16.
Celebrating Freedom opens with a catered reception and live music on Friday, Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m., where guests will have the opportunity to meet Race and mingle with other artists and guests. The reception is free to attend. All works in the exhibition are available for purchase.
Mixed media, collage, and random hardware store implements are Race’s tools of the trade, with which she creates pieces either organic or geometric in nature, but always colorful. Race describes her process as intuitive and one that allows her “the freedom to create with abandon through vigorous mark making and vivid abundant color.”
Race was introduced to painting as an adult through a casual art class with friends. Because of her background in interior design, the study of color came naturally to her but what astonished her was the immediate captivation she had with two-dimensional art. In New York City, she studied at the acclaimed Art Students League of New York and the National Academy of Art.
Those experiences were the catalysts that cemented her love for abstract painting. To further develop abstract painting skills, Race sought out experiences working with well-known artists Cat Tesla, Adele Sypesteyn, and Nicholas Wilton. Race is represented by Toby West Antiques in Cashiers, N.C., Stellers Gallery, and Missy’s Art & Pieces in Jacksonville, Fla.
MAGallery is a retail art gallery showcasing the original work of 20 artists and eight authors and hosting rotating special exhibitions like Celebrating Freedom. Located at 125 W. Jefferson Street in Madison, gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.