Richard Mayhew 走进
心境 并非
艺术画廊
随心选择一种心境,空间便会给出回应 —— 灯光随之变冷或变暖,空气的节奏随之改变,唯有承载着那份情感的作品会从黑暗中脱颖而出。其余的一切,皆隐入阴影之中。
Richard Mayhew
Richard Mayhew: A Landscape of Spirit and Soul Born in Amityville, New York, in 1924, Richard Mayhew’s life was inextricably linked to the landscapes of his heritage – a blend of Native American (specifically Montaukett and Shinnecock) and African American ancestry. This dual identity profoundly shaped his artistic vision, informing a body of work that transcends mere representation, delving instead into the spiritual essence of the na
tural world. From an early age, Mayhew’s connection to the earth was nurtured by his grandmother, Sarah Steele Mayhew, who instilled in him “the nature lore, ways and attitudes” of American Indians – a foundational element in understanding his later artistic approach. Mayhew's formative years were marked by exposure to art. He began experimenting with paint as a teenager, inspired by visiting artists who captured the coastal scenery o…