Judy Kensley McKie: Carving the Surface

On View: May 3 – June 1, 2024
Reception: Saturday, May 4, 2 – 4pm

Exhibition accompanied by an essay by Michelle Millar Fisher, Ronald C. and Anita L. Wornick Curator of Contemporary Decorative Arts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Bird Headboard

2013, carved basswood, 40x63x2"

Blanket Chest with Birds

2017, carved basswood, 31.25x36.25x22.25"

Swan Sconce

1994, cast bronze, 21.5x13x4" (edition of 32)

Fish Bowl

2002, cast bronze, 2x18x18" (edition of 35)

Urn With Flowers

2012, cast bronze, 24x15x15" (edition 1 of 8)
SOLD

Tree Table

1999, cast bronze and glass, 30x40x40" (edition AP 4a of 12)

Wolf Dogs

1991, woodcut, 27.5x22" (edition 8 of 15)
SOLD

Wolf Men

1991, linocut, 34x36" (edition 7 of 24)

Horse Wall Cabinet

2008, carved and painted basswood, 21x21x4"

Moose Wall Cabinet

2008, carved and painted basswood, 21x21x4"
SOLD

Horse Side Table

2007, cast bronze, 42x38x12" (edition of 8)

ColorCore Cabinets - Triptych

1984, carved ColorCore, 37x78.5x7.5"

Crocodile Bench

2018, cast bronze, 18x47x18" (edition 1 of 8)
SOLD

Gazelle Headboard

2013, carved basswood, 40x63x2"

Timid Dog Table

2004, cast bronze, 17x56x18" (edition of 12)

Bear Plaque

2012, carved basswood, milk paint, 10x10x1"
SOLD

Owl Vessel

2002, cast bronze, 44x14x14" (edition of 16)

Mirror with Vines

2017, carved basswood, mirror 24x24x1.5"

Cactus Mirror

2017, carved basswood, mirror 24x24x1.5"

Birds in Tree

1990, woodcut, 26x22" (edition 2 of 20)
SOLD

Flounder

2010, carved and painted basswood, 7.5x11.5x.75"

judy kensley mckie

Judy Kensley McKie is recognized as a premiere figure in the American studio furniture movement.

Her furniture in carved and painted wood and in cast bronze, marble, stone, and resin occupies a singular position in the field. The work is infused with a lively awareness of modernist and contemporary art and also with the design aesthetic of indigenous cultures throughout the world. Playfulness and power are summoned by her incorporation of sculptural, totemic animal forms.