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All work is ©Gene McClain and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner
without the express written permission of the artist.
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©Gene McClain
Crucifixion
Acrylic on panel
©Gene McClain
Rocking Horse
Painted, hand carved wood
©Gene McClain
Dali, Dalai, and Dolly — Table and Chairs
Painted, hand carved wood
©Gene McClain
Spirit Figure
Painted, hand carved wood with antlers
©Gene McClain
Painted Saddle Back Chair and Footrest
Painted, hand carved wood
©Gene McClain
Georgia O’Keefe Retablo
Painted, hand carved wood
©Gene McClain
Lobo
Painted, hand carved wood
©Gene McClain
Painted Chair
Painted, hand carved wood
About Gene McClain
Placitas multi-media artist, Gene McClain, has been full of creative
energy since retiring to the Sandia foothills in 1997. His paintings,
retablos, murals, sculpture and furniture grace public buildings and
private homes all over northern New Mexico and the western United
Sates. The artist offers an eclectic mix of cowboy folk art, retro auto-
themes and Southwestern culture.
This artist's hand-crafted and hand-painted creations are whimsical and
colorful. He believes in the value of invention. While exploring his
cultural, social and childlike impulses, Gene's pieces result from his
ability to continually change and amuse himself.
"My interest in moving in many directions at once came from my
teaching experience. I continually created new projects and challenges
for students to solve. I also keep myself interested by playing with new
materials and ideas." Gene worked with students for 29 years following
his B.A.E. and Master's degrees from the University of Kansas.
In 1999 Gene received the "Most Unique Design Award"at the Northern
New Mexico Woodworker Guild Winter Show.
Gene is featured in the book "New Mexico Curiosities: Quirky
Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosity Series)"
by Saw Lowe.
Gene McClain
Phone: (505) 550-0793
Website: www.genemcclain.com/
Send email:
Much of Gene's work can be seen at:
Rock'n R Gallery
221 State Highway 165
Placitas, NM 87043-9514
