A chance conversation led to a sizeable donation to Richmond's Friary Hospital, when pet shop owner John Meynell, told Mackenzie about the outstanding care his mother had received from the hospital staff during her illness. John was so grateful he wanted to purchase a picture from Mackenzie for the hospital, however Mackenzie was so touched by John’s story he proposed creating an original piece to be hung in the hospital lobby for all to enjoy, where it remains today. The work, entitled Vale over Yorkshire, was unveiled by William Hague and in addition a print was made of the hugely popular image which helped raise funds for the Friary Hospital. A raffle of the print was won by Debbie Hyatt and she was presented with the picture by Sister Doris Walker at Arthaus.
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Now I know my destiny
I look back on my life
No longer with anger
In pain
Inside all my darkness
I see the riches of my
Imagination and discovery
The culture
The strength
The wonderment
In a world deprived of colour
I see an abundance of light Mackenzie Thorpe
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Sarah, a great customer of ours amused us all with her story of 'Golden Sheep’. She was thrilled when she got the print ... with the accompanying Golden Sheep, bottle of beer. Her husband was also very happy when on New Years day, gagging for a beer he stumbled across it. She caught him in the nick of time trying to swig from her prized bottle. Seeing as The Queen has the same image in the royal collection do you think Prince Phillip may also have been prevented from enjoying a drop of this very special amber nectar?
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Have you got a question for Mackenzie?
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Are you big enough----are you sure? We have a complete set of the Game of life prints to go on loan to your establishment. The Number 7 set is already framed and presently housed in Middlesbrough Football Club. At the end of the season we will sign (on loan) to an organisation who can tell us why they think they should be chosen to proudly hang the fantastic football work on their walls.
So, are you a football club or a charity or a restaurant or a school perhaps? Well if you fancy the chance of showing your public a great collection of work that reflects emotions, humour and the nostalgia of days gone by, let us know.
E-mail: wendy@mackenziethorpe.net.
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Here at Arthaus we get phone calls, emails, letters and people calling in desperate to tell us where they have spotted a Mackenzie Thorpe. From movies, restaurants, houses, shops, libraries, famous parties, magazines even bathrooms, Mackenzie’s work has been seen!! The latest siting is on the fantastic TV series desperate housewives, check it out yourself and let us know of others.
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Which top footballer wore black and white on the pitch and off the field he’s a red and white!!! yes it's Real Madrids 'Jonathan Woodgate'
Originally from Middlesbrough. who bought this picture - in the crowd.
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RECOGNITION -At Arthaus we love to look after you, our customers. As an honoured and valued old friend we will keep you in the know of what's going on in the world of Mackenzie Thorpe. We want to thank you for your continued support and reward you with something money cannot buy! Our recognition card promises to deliver this, so when there is a wine and drinks reception at Arthaus you are guaranteed to be invited. You will be the first to know about the very latest work to be released. When you come to Arthaus, coffee and the opportunity to chat with your own art consultant will enhance the whole Mackenzie Thorpe, Arthaus Experience. We will be offering you your own password to privileged pages and much more. Watch this space for more info.
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The Mackenzie Thorpe foundation
was launced in 2005. To read about the foundation and the events surrounding the launch click here for more info
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