BILL MACK
GALLERY
Right next door to the Pop Art Masters Gallery is the Bill Mack Gallery , which opened in March , joining the original location in Las Vegas . The gallery is named after Bill Mack , a relief sculptor who works primarily in “ alto relief ,” which his website explains , “ originated in ancient temple friezes and marble sepulchers and is virtually nonexistent in galleries anywhere .”
Mack also creates drawings and paintings that appear almost three-dimensional . In 2007 , he purchased the original Hollywood sign , which had been in storage , and has been using the sign ’ s metal facing as a canvas on which he paints the likeness of famous actors and actresses such as John Wayne and Marilyn Monroe . Less than 1 % of these pieces remain available .
The gallery specializes in Mack ’ s artwork , and also stands out for its high relief artwork , Murano glass imported from Italy , crystal chandeliers from the Czech Republic , life-size sculptures for indoor or outdoor use and a unique selection of pop art plus pieces by up-and-coming artists . The gallery sells bronze sculptures , original paintings and limited edition prints by more than 30 different artists spread between the two gallery locations . Among them are kinetic artist Dale Mathis , who makes steampunk-looking clocks and furniture ; Patrick Guyton , who creates modern and Asian-inspired silver and gold leaf paintings ; Roy Tabora , who specializes in Hawaiian luminist oil paintings , a series of sunsets , waterfalls and moonlit beaches that appear to almost glow ; rock-nroll artist Ruby Mazur , who created graphics for more than 3,000 album covers including The Rolling Stones ’ iconic mouth-and-tongue logo ; and Bill Mack ’ s wife , Deb Mack , who creates surrealist Dalíesque sculptures . ( billmackgallery . com )
Relief sculptor Bill Mack ’ s artwork is featured at the eponymous Bill Mack Gallery along with life-size sculptures , pop art , Murano glass from Italy and crystal chandeliers from the Czech Republic . Bottom row : The Bather ( middle ) by Mack and one of his works on a piece of the old Hollywood sign ( right )
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LAGUNA BEACH MAGAZINE 59