Artist Showcase

The Blood Connection is proud to showcase artwork by Michael E. Allen, Sr. and Jack Macauley.

Artist Exhibit: February 23rd – May 15th at Woodruff Road Donation Center
Artist Reception: Friday, March 2nd from 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Michael E. Allen, Sr., Greenville, became interested in art at an early age. Classes in high school and college, along with many hours spent at the drawing board, were instrumental in fine-tuning his techniques. A strong desire to paint real, undistorted life led to his bold style and use of brilliant colors. This style, often taking on a “blue” theme, has become recognizable throughout the southeast. Michael’s subjects range from wildlife to land and seascapes, often incorporating ethnical themes. His paintings have been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the upstate. He also enjoys making appearances at outdoor festivals, some as far away as Detroit, Michigan. Michael is hoping that one day his children will join him at Allen’s Art Studio.

Jack Macauley, Greenville, has loved the feel and smell of wood his entire life. After retiring from a 37 year career in hospital administration, he found wood to be a creative outlet. His projects range from playhouses, bookshelves, reading lofts and decks; Jack also finds time to help the less fortune with home repairs. After an apprenticeship with an 83 year old woodturner and a few classes, Jack has developed his own style of turning wood. His bowls are simple in design and form, functional art to be used as vessels for serving food or reservoirs for personal treasures. Most of his woodturnings are bowls, but he also turns wine stoppers, platters, eggs and Christmas ornaments. Jack finds beauty and distinctive characteristics inside trees; he calls his venture Found in a Tree Woodturnings.