Mazoy
Which Way?
Oil on canvas / 30 x 40” / $1,125.00 framed
Mazoy is both artist and storyteller. He uses of color helps illustrate the time of
day and invites the viewer to participate in the happenings of this cowboys’
daily routine. His color choices are
traditional and realistic to the rural countryside; refraining from embellishment
to portray the aptly named Which Way?
Two horsemen seek direction.
Mazoy portrays stillness and the obedience of the horses by using slight
variations of brown and tan; anchoring them in the landscape, with an almost
central composition.
The use of
neighboring tones communicates the ease of the dutiful equine. The brush
strokes are fine and the absence of sheen on the horsehair confirms working
animals. The hounds are trained to satisfy the owners request for direction
but, elusiveness prevails. They are
surrounded by water and the scent of the hunted is lost.
In contrast, the flowing water is more impressionistic and
painted in long horizontal strokes that echo the reflecting colors of the
vegetation and the animals. Beyond the water’s edge is lush greenery supported
by dense green sub growth that is thriving.
The horsemen understand the plight
of the dogs and patiently exchange eye contact. It appears that the
participants understand the complexity of the situation. The hues, the brush strokes and the overall
calmness contribute to the acceptance of the situation.
© Betty Houston
JR. Mooney Galleries, Boerne
830-816-5106
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