Ornamental Renegade

February 17 – 28, 1987
Exhibition

About the Program

Paul McDonald's interest lies in furniture and decor, and his show Ornamental Renegade consisted of groupings of furniture, with exotic and evocative names such as Mesopotamia, Empire, and Inquisition. The evocation of other times, other cultures was accidental, but effective and attractive. The artist's emphasis is on the finishing, although the shapes and styles of the pieces are all original and beautiful, some having been happened upon, some designed specially for the show. Using such techniques as "faux marble," gilding, and glazing, McDonald seeks to create a sense of age and richness in his woods and fabric.

Artist

Paul McDonald

Identifier

1987.0217 ORN

Collection

grunt gallery Programming Archive

Location

grunt gallery (first location)
209 E. 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5T 1J8
Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ/selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations

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