Mick Rooney Voer een
gevoel, niet
een galerie.
Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Mick Rooney
Mick Rooney: A Painter of Vivid Emotion Mick Rooney, a name perhaps less familiar to the general public than some of his contemporaries, remains a quietly significant figure in mid-20th century British art. Born in Epsom, Surrey, in 1944, Rooney’s career unfolded with a distinctive blend of vibrant color, dynamic composition, and an underlying current of psychological depth. He wasn't merely depicting scenes; he was translating feelin
g onto canvas, creating works that resonate with the energy of everyday life and the complexities of human experience. His journey, marked by periods of intense activity followed by relative seclusion, offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of a truly original artist. Rooney’s early influences were deeply rooted in his upbringing. Raised in a family connected to the performing arts – his father was a vaudevillian – he…