Artist: Theo Mackaay
Title: Speak, See and Hear no Evil
Technique: original painting
Size: 230x145 cm
Unique piece
The artwork you sent me is indeed titled "Speak, See and Hear No Evil" and was created by Theo Mackaay. It's a colorful hand-painted piece featuring two women, one wearing a mask, standing side-by-side in front of a cityscape.
While the title "Speak, See and Hear No Evil" traditionally refers to three monkeys, Mackaay's artwork offers a different perspective by depicting two women, one of whom is masked. This could be interpreted in a number of ways, but it likely prompts the viewer to consider the concept of good and evil in a more nuanced way than the traditional proverb.
The vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes in the painting add to its emotional impact. The use of a mask is also intriguing, as it can be seen as a symbol of mystery, secrecy, or even hidden identities.
Overall, "Speak, See and Hear No Evil" is a thought-provoking artwork that invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of good and evil, as well as the role that masks play in our society.
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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