The Umbrella (Daisy)

The Umbrella (Daisy) is an oil painting Mac created in 2001, following the attack on the World Trade Center, and as a reflection on human nature. An early inspiration for this painting was Mac’s appreciation of the art of Belgian surrealist, Rene Magritte.

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The idea for The Umbrella (Daisy) came to Mac in a dream, which provoked thoughts of fear and security (“real and imagined”), and “the tools we use to travel physically, spiritually, and intellectually,” says Mac. “For some, this painting is a lifeline. To me, it is a hidden sanctuary but also a warning. Honestly, the way I feel about it changes all the time – that’s usually the point where I start loving the piece.”