Artist Statement:
Cyn Macgregor (United States) is an abstract, intuitive, mixed-media painter. Her work focuses on line, shape, and contrast while emphasizing spontaneous and “no-mind” mark-making. Her somewhat geometric motifs are laced with scribbles, scraps, or distress to emphasize the beauty she sees in the imperfect. She uses a limited palette to keep her artwork feeling meditative and minimalist. She hopes her art will initiate a shared intimate visual connection with the viewer.
It’s important to her that artwork sparks a connection or conversation between people and spaces and creates a sense of harmony and satisfaction.
Education:
Mainly self-taught
UNC CHAPEL HILL, CHAPEL HILL, NC
MEDIA AND JOURNALISM
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GA
INTERIOR DESIGN
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART, Boston, MA
CONTINUING EDUCATION
FITCHBURG STATE, FITCHBURG, MA COMMUNICATIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
SCHOOL OF MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY, LITTLE FALLS, NJ
Awards & Distinctions:
Oct 1999 - NC State Fair
Raleigh, NC | First Place Painting, Blue Ribbon
2002-2003 - ArtStart
Raleigh, NC | Art Instructor at Elementary Schools
PUBLIC TALKS
Dec 2015 - PechaKucha Raleigh
Raleigh, NC (artist talk)
Mar 2014 - PechaKucha Raleigh
Raleigh, NC (reinventing cyn)
Professional/Teaching Experience:
1991 - 2002 Sun & Moon Studio, Raleigh, NC and Atlanta, GA | Founder and Art Instructor, ages 5 to 13
Art experiences for kids. The studio mission was creating a safe place for kids to get messy, explore art and encourage the motto "All marks made are equally important.
Exhibitions:
Oct 2022 - Band Together Artist Village, Mighty Give Back
Red Hat Amphitheater
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, live paint, auction)
Oct 2021 - Band Together Artist Village, Comeback Fest
Red Hat Amphitheater
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, live paint, auction)
Sept 2019 - Vibe Co-working space
Cary, NC (solo exhibition)
June 2018 - Band Together Artist Village
Red Hat Amphitheater
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, live paint, auction)
Feb 2018 - VAE Gala
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, auction)
June 2017 - Band Together Artist Village
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, live paint, auction)
May 2017 - VAE
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, silent auction)
Feb 2016 - VAE Gala
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, auction)
May 2015 - Band Together Artist Village
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, live paint, auction)
Feb 2015 - VAE Gala
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, auction)
May 2014 - Band Together Artist Village
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, live paint, auction)
Feb 2014 - VAE Gala
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, auction)
Feb 2013 - VAE Gala
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition, auction)
Sep 2011 - Wilmore Cafe
Raleigh, NC (SPARKcon group exhibition)
Oct 2011 - Visual Art Exchange
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition)
Sep 2011 - Durham Scrap Exchange
Durham, NC (two-person exhibition)
Feb 2010 - Durham Scrap Exchange
Durham, NC (two-person exhibition)
Jun 2000 - Carter Building Studios
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition)
Oct 1999 - NC State Fair
Raleigh, NC (group exhibition)
May 1977 - Hudson Public Library
Hudson, MA (solo exhibition)
Artistic Influences:
My artwork starts with marks and words. I have vague ideas of where I want the work to go. Those first marks will guide the painting into being with some marks left exposed while others are covered up. I let my mind empty onto the surface and lose track of time. I manifest “imperfect” so when the unexpected, but invited, line or dribble shows up I embrace its magical intention. I’ve been here before.
Artist Tags:
abstract, interior design, expressive, minimilist, mixed-media, intuitive
