Conor Mccreedy: Difference between revisions
Thandi moyo (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
Thandi moyo (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 39: | Line 39: | ||
== Startup Ventures == |
== Startup Ventures == |
||
Mccreedy was initially given 1% equity for his name behind the travel start up company Buggl. <ref name="Buggl">{{cite news|title=Buggl|url=http://www.buggl.com/}}<ref>He is also an early advisor alongside Tricia Black ( attached wiki page link ) the former Facebook executive |
Mccreedy was initially given 1% equity for his name behind the travel start up company Buggl. <ref name="Buggl">{{cite news|title=Buggl|url=http://www.buggl.com/}}</ref>He is also an early advisor alongside Tricia Black ( attached wiki page link ) the former Facebook executive. Mccreedy made a further investment into the start up. His current shareholding in the company is undisclosed. The company is based in Boston. |
||
== Exhibitions == |
== Exhibitions == |
||
Revision as of 11:52, 2 June 2014
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
No issues specified. Please specify issues, or remove this template. |
Conor Mccreedy | |
|---|---|
| File:Conor Mccreedy at the Ubuntu Fund Gala in New York City, June 2013.png Mccreedy at the Ubuntu Fund Gala in New York City, June 2013 | |
| Born | Conor Matthew Mccreedy 11 February 1987 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Pratt Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Conceptual Art, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art |
| Notable work | Secret Movements, Falling Angel, Secret Angel |
| Awards | Kennith Beghin Memorial Prize for Art |
Conor Matthew Mccreedy (born February 11, 1987) is an artist, entrepreneur and conservationist, born in South Africa. Mccreedy is the youngest artist in history to have a solo exhibition at the National Arts Club in New York City.[1] He is internationally renowned and is reportedly the highest priced artist under the age of 30 to date. In 2012, a private collector paid USD $198,000 for a Mccreedy painting, entitled ‘’Secret Movements’’. In early 2013, the collector turned down an opportunity to resell the piece for USD $260,000. [2]
Early life and development
Mccreedy was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1987.[3] Mccreedy began painting at age four, using his mother’s makeup brush and coffee grounds.[4] He attended St. David’s Marist of Inanda prep school in a suburb of Johannesburg where he excelled at soccer and competed in the Gothia Junior Cup in Sweden.[5] Mccreedy then attended high school at Hilton College and won multiple art awards, including the Kennith Beghin Memorial Prize for Art and first prize at the University of Natal Arts Competition.[5] He also became captain of the Hilton golf team and competed in the South African International tournament in 2006.[6]
Later in 2006, Mccreedy earned a golf scholarship to attend Barton College in North Carolina.[1] In 2007, he transferred to Pratt Institute of Art and Design in New York City. Mccreedy dropped out of Pratt at age 20 to pursue an independent art career.[7]
Career Beginnings
After dropping out of college, Mccreedy began selling his artwork on the streets of Union Square in New York City.[7] A chance meeting with Chris Rock’s uncle led to an introduction to O. Aldon James Jr., the President of the National Arts Club.[8] Mccreedy soon after held his first solo exhibition, Outliers, at the club.[5] In 2011, he was commissioned by Time Warner to create an artistic version of its logo for a launch party using his Mccreedy Blue color.[1]
Style and Influences
Mccreedy’s work has been described as “fluid motion” and “expressionistic creation.”[9] He has stated in several interviews that Pablo Picasso is one of his largest influences.[10] Moreover, his works are often political in nature, with many pieces being inspired by Nelson Mandela and the end of Apartheid in South Africa.[11]
Startup Ventures
Mccreedy was initially given 1% equity for his name behind the travel start up company Buggl. [12]He is also an early advisor alongside Tricia Black ( attached wiki page link ) the former Facebook executive. Mccreedy made a further investment into the start up. His current shareholding in the company is undisclosed. The company is based in Boston.
Exhibitions
- September 2009
David Brown Fine Art Gallery, Johannesburg[9]
- March–April 2010
Outliers, National Arts Club, New York City[5][13]
- May 2011
In-Toto Art Gallery, Johannesburg[6]
- March 2012
African Ocean, Charles Bank Gallery, New York City[1]
- September 2012
Witness Hilton Arts Festival, Hilton College[14]
- October 2012
Selected Works, 2006-2012, Ernie Els’ Estate in Stellenbosch[1][15]
In the news
In 2012, GQ Magazine named Mccreedy as the year’s "Best Dressed South African."[16]
In 2013, "SA Style Awards" named Mccreedy the best dressed businessman in South Africa. [17]
In June 2013, pieces of Mccreedy’s artwork were stolen from a gallery in New York City.[18] Among the stolen pieces was a portrait of former South African President Nelson Mandela, a painting that Interpol deemed “priceless.”[19]
Philanthropy and Conservation Work
Mccreedy is involved with several different charities. He founded the Protecting African Lions (PAL) foundation in South Africa, dedicated to preserving the lion population in his home country.[20] Mccreedy supports the Faces of Hope foundation in its efforts to provide financial support for children and adults with Lymphoma and Leukemia.[21] Faces of Hope recently used a photo of Mccreedy on a Johannesburg billboard.[22] In 2012, he donated one of his paintings to the Art Angels Charity Foundation. He supports several charities, including the PAL- Protecting African Lions Foundation, which he founded to conserve African lion populations.[20]Moreover, Mccreedy is a supporting sponsor of the Make a Difference (MAD) Charity and the Ubuntu Education Fund.[23][24]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Entrepreneur Magazine".
- ^ Govender, Suthentira (04/03/2013). "The Sunday Times" (PDF). The Sunday Times. Retrieved 05/09/2013.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ "Destinyman Article" (PDF).
- ^ "Fairlady South Africa" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d "The Steeple Times".
- ^ a b "Go4World Press Release".
- ^ a b "Young Entrepreneur".
- ^ "Times Live".
- ^ a b Genuske, Amber (2012-03-23). "Huffington Post".
- ^ "RocketList Interview".
- ^ "NY Art Beat".
- ^ "Buggl".
- ^ "Outliers Invitation".
- ^ "Art Times".
- ^ "Denzil Jacobs".
- ^ "GQ Magazine".
- ^ "SA Style Awards".
- ^ "BBC Online". BBC News. 2013-06-28.
- ^ "Mail & Guardian".
- ^ a b "PAL-Protecting African Lions Website".
- ^ "Faces of Hope Website".
- ^ "Faces of Hope Billboard Story".
- ^ "MAD Charity Thank You card from US Golf Tournament" (PDF).
- ^ "Ubuntu Fund Website".
External links
- "Conor Mccreedy - Artist and Outlier Set to Challenge the Art World from the Inside, Out". Zink magazine.
- "Wildlife Painter Conor Mccreedy Attracts a Fashion-Forward Crowd". Niteside. WNBC-TV. 31 March 2010.