Prodigal artist Kyle Ma’s latest solo show, held at Wilcox Gallery in downtown Jackson, Wyoming, is made up of the places and experiences that have inspired the 25-year-old painter within the last year. While Ma has made a huge name for himself as a painter of Western subjects—think expansive canyons, grazing cattle and desert flora—he’s made just as big an impact in the wider art world at large. With a deft and painterly hand, Ma uses oils to create florals, cityscapes, still lifes and figures that captivate viewers across the world.
St. Mark’s Square, oil, 24 x 18"“People recognize Kyle’s talent isn’t just amazing for his age. It’s flat-out amazing,” says Jeff Wilcox, general manager of Wilcox Gallery. “He’s already a master and just keeps getting better.”
View from Prague Castle, oil, 20 x 16"
In his upcoming exhibition, collectors can be swept away to places like Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square) in Venice, Italy; Rome's Trevi Fountain, and Prague Castle in Czechia. “This body of work represents what I’ve been working on for the last year," says Ma. “My paintings are a representation of things and places that I’ve experienced and inspired me. I’ve made several trips to Europe over the years, and I wanted to capture the beauty of the European cities. Many of the smaller pieces were done on location, with a few larger ones done in the studio. Working from life allowed me to observe more carefully and notice subtleties that I would otherwise miss.”
Arrangement with Roses, Delphinium and Eucalyptus, oil, 20 x 16"
Golden Gate Park Dahlias, oil, 20 x 20"Other works in the show include Golden Gate Park Dahlias, capturing dahlias in shades of fuschia, white and vivid red, as well as an elegant still life of an arrangement of various botanicals in a glass vase titled Arrangement with Roses, Delphinium and Eucalyptus.
“I continue to strive to share my vision of the world around us through art,” Ma says. “I hope to communicate with the viewer what I saw and felt each time I picked up a brush.”
Charles Bridge, oil, 20 x 24"
Kyle Ma, 25 in 2025 will hang from July 5 to August 2. An opening reception and artist demonstration will be held on July 5 at 5 p.m. Ma’s demo painting will be auctioned off as soon as it’s finished. —
Wilcox Gallery II 60 Center Street • Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 733-6450 • www.wilcoxgallery.com
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