The remarkable sculpture, crafted by hand from stone and intricately adorned with delicate leaf gold, embodies the distinct style of the renowned artist, Theo Mackaay. This unique piece stands as the sole representation of its kind in the world, showcasing Mackaay's unparalleled artistry and vision. Its exquisite blend of textures and meticulous detailing captures the essence of Mackaay's artistic prowess, leaving an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art. A testament to the artist's singular talent, this masterpiece stands as a testament to the beauty and creativity that can be wrought from the marriage of stone and gold.
Theodorus Willebrordus Maria (Theo) Mackaay is a Dutch sculptor, painter and musician who was born in Utrecht on 19 November 1950. Between 1972 and 1976 he studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and from 1977 to 1979 he went to the Rijksacademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam.
Since 1980 he started his career as a professional painter and sculptor. His figurative work is inspired by Pablo Picasso, Marino Marini and Ossip Zadkine. In 1980 he designed the Gouden Kalf, a sculpture which is awarded at the Dutch Filmfestival.
Mackaay has had various exhibitions in the Netherlands and abroad, including Galerie Morren (Amsterdam, 2015), Carlton Hotel (Cannes, 2015), Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam (2016). Mackaay is also a musician who was a guitarist and singer in various bands.
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