T A c o llection of recent works
AR T F R OM T H E H EA R T
T H OR P E
M MACKEN ZI E
ABOUT THE ARTIST Born and raised in the industrial town of
After a couple of years living in America,
Middlesbrough UK in in the late 1950’s,
Mackenzie moved to Brighton where he
Mackenzie grew up to become an internationally
works from his own studio, his artwork con-
renowned artist. With over 30 years experience as
tinues to be collected internationally.
a professional artist and work which transcends language barriers, Mackenzie creates originals,
He enjoys creating works on paper together
prints and sculpture all by hand. His work has
with a growing exploration of working with
gained worldwide recognition
clay, creating bronze, stainless steel and cast resin works.
Collectors respond to Mackenzie’s work on a personal level, his art manages to contrast universal extremes of emotion, ranging from love, hope, and joy at one extreme to issues such as isolation and struggle, at the other.
“His life would make an arresting screenplay.”
PICTURE BUSINESS – LONDON
THREE TIMES THE LOVE
Hand Painted Parian Sculpture 9.25”H x 7.75”W x 7.75”D Edition Size | 195
Just The Two Of Us mage Size 36” x 15” Edition Size 195
WHY MACKENZIE? WHY MACKENZIE? Galleries selected to carry Mackenzie Thorpe artwork, appreciate the fact that his work goes beyond a single transactional sale. His artwork has meaning and facilitates deeply personal interaction which in turn helps build, strong gallery client relationships. His creative output is expressed in multiple mediums, which has proved a successful formula in appealing to a broad customer base.
Mackenzie Thorpe’s distinctive and comprehensive range of art work with varying price points, ensures his work connects to a broad span of collectors. “The British artist’s indomitable spirit has helped him become a worldwide phenomenon in the art world, despite a severe learning disability, a hardscrabble childhood and almost no encouragement of his talent.”
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED “A career highlight came when I personally presented the Queen with an original pastel for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.” JK ROWLING | COLLECTOR
MACKENZIE THORPE
ELTON JOHN | COLLECTOR
TOM HARDY | COLLECTOR
MACKENZIE THORPE PRESENTING THE QUEEN WITH AN ORIGINAL
WORLDWIDE EXHIBITION Mackenzie’s work is exhibited and collected in the U.K, U.S.A, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Theseinternational galleries sell to individual European collectors and a historic relationship with Teneuescalendars ensured some exposure. A steady demand for his work indicates that the time is right to look for further gallery representation. His creative output is expressed in multiple mediums, which has proved a successful formula
in appealing to a broad customer base. Limited edition prints retail from around €550 to approximately €2,200; Original artwork commences at €6,000 to around €23,000. Sculptures range from €1,100 to €100,000 for life size free standing sculptures. Mackenzie Thorpe’s distinctive and comprehensive range of art work with varying price points, ensures his work connects to a broad span of collectors.
SITTING ON LOVE (BRONZE)
Bronze Limited Edition Edition Size 35 Cast in Bronze Solid Granite Base Made in the UK
WHY MACKENZIE? LARGE SCALE & PUBLIC SCULPTURES Mackenzie’s work is collected worldwide and exhibited in the U.K, U.S.A, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Mackenzie has been successful in applying his personal vision to create monumental sculptures and public art in locations throughout the world. Working to both private and public commissions. Mackenzie’s work translates into both large and monumental scale sculptures appropriate for both domestic and public environments.
A close alignment with the galleries he works with, provides an opportunity for large scale commissions to be considered on a case by case basis. A long history of working with various foundries in the U.S, UK and Asia supports this “Art is not really about the object itself, any piece of art is a vehicle to bring you an experience, to provide a thought, an emotion or a new perspective. The art is in the experience, that emotive response or relationship you have to the piece.”
MACKENZIE THORPE
SKIPPING TOGETHER | OKLAMHOMA
THIS IS ALL MY LOVE | KANSAS CITY
FALLING IN LOVE | NEW ZEALAND
GALLERY SUPPORT The In-house team are here to support galleries and keep them informed of all international activities, providing regular updates about new and up and coming projects, videos of Mackenzie speaking about his art, press, his history and ] supplying bespoke marketing material.
Prior to any new gallery being approved training sessions in the artwork and key meanings and the significances contained within the art are provided by the company, this level of initial support has proved to be of huge benefit for sales consultants
This information is beneficial for staff training and ongoing education, ensuring that fundamental messages regarding the art are communicated. the art are provided by the company, this level of initial support has proved to be of huge benefit for sales consultants
As a relationship with a gallery progresses, ongoing communication and support is offered by the artists team with Mackenzie happy to attend specific events and exhibitions.
PHILANTHROPIC VALUES Mackenzie has strong philanthropic values. His own early experiences and struggles with dyslexia in part, inspire his artwork and contribute to his own inspiring story.
release of ‘A Light in the Storm’ raising much needed funds for Cruse Bereavement Care, in recognition and acknowledgement of the very real losses so many people have endured.
From this, his need to give back and help make the world a better place has resulted in many charitable affiliations ensuring significant awareness raising and donations totalling many hundreds of thousands of pounds and dollars have been raised by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie also offered his time to design ‘The People’s Medal’ for volunteer-run campaign Pin Your Thanks. Awarded to the South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust staff, in recognition of their unfailing dedication for patients, service users and each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far the medal has been given out to over 12,000
2020 has seen Mackenzie involved with a variety of charitable projects, including the
ARTIST STATEMENT
RETAIL PRICE / PRODUCT POINTS
JUST THE TWO OF US Image Size 36” x 15” Edition Size 195
I’LL CATCH YOU IN THE MOON Image Size 34” x 20” Edition Size 195
I WHO HAVE NOTHING, GIVE YOU ALL MY LOVE
Dimensions | H 65” W 28” D16” Edition Size | 15, 3AP’s & 2HC’s
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M T MACKEN ZI E
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