Culture Crawl Featured Artist
A N I M A L S
Mixed Media Sculpture/Painting by John McGee
John McGee - “Well, Shit”
Mixed Media (Gouache, Clay, Ink)
John McGee - “Tuscany Dillo”
Mixed Media (Gouache, Clay)
John McGee - “Walking Down Madison”
Mixed Media (Gouache, Clay, Leather)
Artist Statement
John McGee, B.A. in Art from Mississippi State University (1986). John lived and worked as a graphic designer, illustrator and creative director in 8 states across the U.S. before finally settling in Hamilton, MT. He has received over 30 national and international illustration and design awards and is currently employed at Hamilton High School in Hamilton, MT.
He enjoys creating optimistic visual scenarios using a variety of media found across the country. The clay found in some pieces is still dug from a specific spot found as a child growing up in Mississippi. The blue frame on “This is not my Orb” is made from siding from the travel trailer his family used on their many adventures west, which cemented his love of the area. Each piece has a story.
Howard Finster, R.A. Miller and Keith Haring were early influences on his work which continues to evolve. “Animals” includes some of John’s latest thoughts. Enjoy!
John McGee - “That is not my Orb”
Mixed Media (Gouache, Ink, 1950’s Travel Trailer Siding, Milled Pine Board)
John McGee - “Let’s Go This Way”
Mixed Media (Gouache, Clay, Pastel, Ink)
John McGee - “Upper Crustacean”
Gouache
John McGee - “Ode to a Chicken Felony”
Mixed Media (Gouache, Clay, Macaroni, Gold Leaf)
Our featured artist changes every month, filling the gallery with new and exciting pieces every time. Every second Friday we host a Culture Crawl event from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Come visit the gallery to meet artists and share in delicious hors d'oeuvres! For more information, please visit our Gallery page.