Westfield Bank's executive leaders met for a strategic retreat to discuss the interests and aspirations that would define the bank's future plans for growth and innovation. One executive saved the post-its from that strategic summit and commissioned a painting that would capture this landmark moment in the bank's history. The original post-its were used to create the foundation of the painting, which was then developed using repeated text from the source material. The final painting is entirely composed of marks made from the words, thoughts, and ideas expressed during the strategic summit. The finished painting was temporarily displayed in Westfield Bank's Cuyahoga Falls branch, and now permanently resides in the patron's home. To this day, it inspires fresh points for recognition and revelation, capturing the bold and exciting spirit that marked the occasion.

Daisy (Umbrella) 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 of his was the Belgian surrealist artist, Rene Magritte. Mac has always been enamored with the language of symbolism expressed across his work.

Daisy (Umbrella) came to Mac in a dream and provoked thoughts of fear and security (real and imagined), and the tools and artifices we use to travel and go outside, both physically, spiritually, and intellectually.

The painting is named “Daisy” after his great-aunt’s personal assistant and caretaker in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Daisy was an extremely strong, beautiful, and compassionate Caribbean woman with a great sense of humor and booming laugh that seemed to be directed at existence itself.

“This painting is a lifeline, not just for American audiences, but to the better nature of all people.” – Mac Love

Daisy (Umbrella) Oil on canvas 4 ft. x 3 ft. Sold