At the First Parish Art Gallery — October 31, 2008 – December 11, 2008

About Gene Mackles:

“I often envision my surroundings as paintings. Using paint as light, I strive to create striking pieces which resonate by evocatively capturing a time, place, memory and feeling.”

As senior designer at WGBH, Gene Mackles collaborated on programs such as NOVA, Evening at Pops, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Zoom, and numerous others. He was also responsible for WGBH’s on-air image including station breaks, print advertising and fund raising elements. In addition, he was the lead designer for children’s program promotion for PBS, and an original developer of their Ready to Learn service.

More recently he has designed and produced work for NBC Sports, HGTV, The Food Network, The History Channel and The Cleveland Orchestra among others. He has been nominated for 4 Emmys (one for music), and received Gold awards from The Broadcast Designers Association, Promax, The Advertising Club of Boston (Hatch) and The Art Directors Club of Boston. His work has also appeared in AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) annuals, as well as Print magazine and Communication Arts. He is a member of the Newton Art Association, the Concord Art Association and is listed in Who’s Who in America.

A graduate of Dartmouth College, he also attended The Juilliard School of Music, studied graphic design with Milton Glaser at The School of Visual Arts in New York City, and served on the faculty of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He resides in Auburndale with his wife, Kathy, and is the proud father of Abigail and Matthew.

Newton Free Library, Solo exhibiton
The Atrium at WGBH, Solo exhibiton
Depot Square Gallery, Solo exhibiton
Powers Gallery, Acton, MA Featured exhibitor
Newton Art Association Best in Show 2005, 2008
Newton Open Studios
New Art on Newbury
Cambridge Art Fair
Alcove Books, American Art Collector Series
Concord Art Association, Juried I & II
Canvas Alley Gallery, Reading, MA
Biography
Exhibitions/Venues

Contact Gene:

617.969.6362

gmackles@gmackles.com

www.gmackles.com

About the Mary Jo Rines Gallery At First Parish

The Gallery At First Parish opened September 17, 2000.

On September 13, 2011, the Standing Committee voted to name the Gallery in honor of its founder,
Mary Jo Rines, who died on September 4, 2011. A special exhibit of Mary Jo’s work was on display
in the Gallery from September 20 – September 30, 2011.

Its purpose, as described by the founders:

The mission of The Gallery At First Parish is to add another dimension
to the spiritual fabric of our lives by exhibiting the work of visual artists
who seek to contribute to a deeper understanding of the human condition.

The Gallery is intended to be a service to the parish, the artist and the wider community.

It is open to the public without charge 9 AM – 4 PM weekdays, and 9 AM – 12:30 PM Sundays.
Interested parties may also call the Church Office (781-893-7798) for other possible viewing times.

Exhibits are listed in the First Parish Event Calendar.

Gallery Exhibits

Gallery Committee

Diana Bonner
Richard Floyd
Virginia Hibbard
Karen MacDuffie
Winky Merrill
Mary Jo Rines
Ellen Touart-Grob
Sylvia Whitman
Wendy Wrean