EPHEMERAL BEAUTY NEW PAINTINGS BY JAMES MCGREW
EPHEMERAL BEAUTY One of the great relationships in history is the one forged between humans and nature, the intervening courtship often interpreted through the artistic mediums of the time. Yosemite’s own success story owes much to the romantics of the nineteenth century, whose photographs and paintings helped bare the conservation movement. Today, these talismans of silver and oil are held in great reverence, as affirmations of yesterday, and mnemonics for tomorrow. With his own dedicated approach, en plein air and on elaborate studio canvases, painter James McGrew has continued this tradition. On his affinity for Yosemite and the state of conservation and climate, James has written: ‘As more visitors flock to national parks which embody the most uniquely beautiful scenery in the world, we often find ephemeral or transient events as the most memorable or compelling experiences. This may be best represented by sunrise/sunset and the firefall-like effect on Horsetail Fall, nocturnal adventures, chance wildlife encounters, solitude among ancient sequoias, spring waterfalls and flowers, thunderstorms, autumn color, fresh snow or even a the simple sudden view from a wilderness trail. Such magical events inspire lasting impressions and emotions. On a larger scale, Yosemite’s unique beauty seems more evanescent and precarious in the face of rapidly changing climate and wildfire behavior, and increasingly altered, isolated ecosystems and the resulting endangered species. However, when we slow down and spend time exploring in nature, we find wonderful rays of hope and inspiration. Opening on February 27th and running through April 23rd, 2022, "Ephemeral Beauty: New Paintings by James McGrew" will continue this tradition in Yosemite, with a nod to the past and an eye on the future. For more information, please email our curator at evan@anseladams.com or call 209.372.4413
East of Observation Point, Zion Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 14” x 18” | $3,500
VIEW ARTWORK
Thunderstorm Drama, Spotlight on Half Dome Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 9” x 12” | $1,700
VIEW ARTWORK
Last Look, Valley View Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 14” x 18” | $2,950
VIEW ARTWORK
Tissiak and Peregrine Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 24” x 12” | $4,750
VIEW ARTWORK
Sunset on the Grizzly Giant Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 36” x 18” | $9,250
VIEW ARTWORK
Last Light at Union Point Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 36” x 48” | $23,500
VIEW ARTWORK
Wilderness Winter Sunset on the Edge Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 20” x 30” | $8,500
VIEW ARTWORK
Yosemite Ghost Owl Encounter Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 16” x 20” | $3,950
VIEW ARTWORK
Morning after a Spring Storm Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 8” x 10” | $1,750
VIEW ARTWORK
Yosemite Falls Abstract Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 20” x 10” | $2,800
VIEW ARTWORK
Towering Yosemite Falls Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 16” x 8” | $1500
VIEW ARTWORK
Cho-Looke Winter en Plein Air from Cook’s Meadow Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 14” x 11” | $2,350
VIEW ARTWORK
Cho-Looke Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 50” x 40” | $25,000
VIEW ARTWORK
ARTIST'S STATEMENT EPHEMERAL BEAUTY by James McGrew
As more visitors flock to national parks which embody the most uniquely beautiful scenery in the world, we often find ephemeral or transient events as the most memorable or compelling experiences. This may be best represented by sunrise/sunset and the firefall-like effect on Horsetail Fall, nocturnal adventures, chance wildlife encounters, solitude among ancient sequoias, spring waterfalls and flowers, thunderstorms, autumn color, fresh snow, or even a the simple sudden view from a wilderness trail. Such magical events inspire lasting impressions and emotions. On a larger scale, Yosemite’s unique beauty seems more evanescent and precarious in the face of rapidly changing climate and wildfire behavior, and increasingly altered, isolated ecosystems and the resulting endangered species. However, when we slow down and spend time exploring in nature, we find wonderful rays of hope and inspiration.
MORE ABOUT JAMES
Bridalveil Fall and Leaning Tower in Winter Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 12” x 9” | $1,750
VIEW ARTWORK
Clearing Thunderstorm Over the Valley of Ahwahnee Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 7” x 10” | $1,500
VIEW ARTWORK
Late Winter at Crocker Point Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 9” x 12” | $1,750
VIEW ARTWORK
Moonlight on the Firehole, Yellowstone Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 12” x 24” | $3,850
VIEW ARTWORK
In Bierstadt's Footsteps Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 11” x 24” | $2,650
VIEW ARTWORK
Winter Snow at Tunnelview, Plein Air Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 8” x 10” | $1,850
VIEW ARTWORK
Into the Valley of Ahwahnee Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 11” x 14” | $1,950
VIEW ARTWORK
Summer at Valley View Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 18” x 24” | $5,700
VIEW ARTWORK
Drama at Castle Geyser, Yellowstone Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 11” x 14” | $1,850
VIEW ARTWORK
Half Dome, Morning, from Washburn Point Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 10” x 8” | $1,650
VIEW ARTWORK
Soaring Past Powell Point, Grand Canyon Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 16” x 12” | $2,650
VIEW ARTWORK
Autumn Color On Trail to Inspiration Point Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 11” x 14” | $1800
VIEW ARTWORK
Winter's Light, Angel's Landing Trail, Zion Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Board 11” x 14” | $1,900
VIEW ARTWORK
Thunderstorm over Pywiack Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 6” x 8 | $950
VIEW ARTWORK
Sentinel Rock over Cook's Meadow Original Oil Painting, signed by artist Oil on Linen on Birch 14” x 18” | $2,950
VIEW ARTWORK
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT EVAN@ANSELADAMS.COM OR CALL 209.372.4413
THE ANSEL ADAMS GALLERY VILLAGE MALL YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA 95389