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CarrieGlenn & Larry Megill
Contact information
megillart@comcast.net
www.melzone.com/megillArt.html
Artist statement
Carrie Glenn Megill
We begin as figurative realists, taking our inspiration from the forms and shapes presented in the natural world. We add a healthy measure of mythical content with its wealth of references to that part of reality not viewed straight-on; but only perceived through imaginative intuition.
This results in surreal depictions of fairies, mercreatures, fish, flowers, etc., and their improbable juxtapositions with real objects.
We hope that our sculpture expresses and shares with others, regardless of age or cultural background, our sense of wonder and delight in the experience of living.
Larry Megill
We humans are living biological creatures. We are aware that we exist in a vast interconnected and interdependent network that includes countless other species of biological life forms. We are responsible for stewardship of the biological ecosystem that literally supports our existence. Only through constant reminder and reaffirmation of the wondrous nature of Nature might it be possible for us to collectively hold focus on that most important of all things – the preservation of it.
Each of these sculptures explores potential realities that can exist in the ecological relationships between living species.
Each is hopefully a celebratory reminder of that magic.
Resume / bio
- 1974
- The Megills develop welded metal techniques and study lost-wax casting methods with noted jeweler and goldsmith, Burnus Goodwin. First major conceptual work, “Command Module – Wasp Lamp #1” created.
- 1977
- “Claudia” (medical symbol) created for Oklahoma medical clinic
- 1981
- First Megill solo show presented at the O’Shea Gallery in Tulsa. Creation of “Mercreature” (mermaid.)
- 1982
- “Claudia” (medical symbol) added to the permanent collection of the Oklahoma State University Osteopathic Medical College in Tulsa.
- 1983
- A second Megill solo show presented at the O’Shea Gallery.
- 1985
- Megill works featured in the American Masters of Art Bronze, Festival of Bronze, The Megills begin studies with Choctaw Native American sculptor Saint Clair Homer (Homa), that continue until his death in 1987.
- 1986
- “Mountain Oyster-Critter” displayed on “David Letterman Show.”
- 1989
- Megill artworks presented and discussed on Tennessee Crossroads National Public Television broadcast.
- 1991
- Megill works and demonstration of techniques presented by the Jackson Tennessee Arts Council at the Carnegie Library Galleries.
- 1996
- “Okie Rainbow” (catfish) and “Lord of Summer” (dragonfly) loaned to the Tennessee State Museum for display in the office lobby, “Evelyn’s Iris” commissioned by museum staff.
- 1997
- “Lord of Summer” selected for 32nd annual Central South Art Exhibit at the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee.
- 1998
- “Food for Thought” (butterfly lamp #1) purchased by the Biltmore Hotel in Providence Rhode Island for the Presidential Suite.
- 1999
- “Okie Rainbow” purchased by the Tennessee State Museum, “Command Module – Wasp Lamp #1” borrowed for display in Tennessee State Museum office lobby.
- 2000
- Forty-nine pieces of metal work and sculpture produced for the Exit Inn Restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee.
- 2002
- A twenty-five year retrospective of fifty works presented at the Madison Art Center in Madison, Tennessee.
- 2003
- “Command Module – Wasp Lamp#1” begins three year display in the office of Andrea Conte, First Lady of Tennessee.
- 2004
- “Book and Butterfly” (sculpture award for contributions to literacy) designed and created for NashvilleREAD. “Book and Butterfly” presented to Dolly Parton by Governor Phil Bredesen. Dollywood Foundation and the National State Teachers Organization commission creation of “Chasing Rainbows Award”. Unveiling of “Daphne Becoming” at the Striped Door Gallery in Nashville opens two-month show of 12 Megill sculptures, completion of “Frog Biscuit”.
- 2005
- “Chasing Rainbows” sculpture for the Dollywood Museum collection,
- 2005
- “Chasing Rainbows” award, “Yearning to Fly”, “Snack in the Nursery”
- 2006
- “Chasing Rainbows” award, “Touch – Wasp Lamp#3”, “Coy Dancers”
- 2007
- “Chasing Rainbows” award, “Dragon Moon”, “Soap Flower”, “Polo”, “Rachel’s and Lucy’s Garden”
- 2008
- March – July Exhibition of selected works at the Metro Nashville Arts Gallery,
- 2008
- “Chasing Rainbows” award, “Cumberland Phoenix”.
(Information last updated: 14 April 2008)
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