Tim McFarlane

Artist Biography

Born: 1964, Philadelphia, PA

Residence: Philadelphia, PA

 

Tim McFarlane is a painter based in Philadelphia, PA. His abstract paintings and works on paper examine the fluid and contradictory nature of memory and place as informed by time, with an emphasis on color, multi-layered systems and process. McFarlane’s observations of the visual impact of human activity and his everyday engagement with man-made and natural environments form the basis of his work. Additionally, his practice includes site specific mixed media installations, murals, photography and digital experimentation. 

A 1994 Temple University/Tyler School of Art graduate, Tim has exhibited his work extensively in the U.S. in group exhibitions and major art fairs in New York, Miami and Dallas. McFarlane’s works reside in numerous private and public collections such as The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, The Woodmere Art Museum, The Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art, Bucknell University, Fox School of Business (Temple University) and West Virginia University. His work is represented by the Bridgette Mayer Gallery (Philadelphia).

Studio:

1400 N. American Street, Suite 409

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Email: tim@timmcfarlane.com

Studio visits by appointment only, Monday-Friday, plus Saturday, when needed. 

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Interviews & profiles

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Conversations With Artists

In May 2024, I participated in the ongoing artist interview project, Conversations With Artists. This is a great place for anyone to start if you're unfamiliar with me, my work and thoughts about art. 

Conversations With Artists: Tim McFarlane

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Canvas Rebel

I recently did an interview on Canvas Rebel that sheds light on my creative background along with themes and concepts that are the foundations of my studio work. Visit the link here:  

Canvas Rebel: Meet Tim McFarlane

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ArtShow with Craig Stover

I sat down with Craig Stover for a  fun interview for his artist profile series called ArtShow. See the inverview here:

ArtShow with artist Tim McFarlane

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I was featured on "The 215", a show dedicated to arts programming on the local Fox affiliate: 

Tim McFarlane Fox 29-Philadelphia interview Feature

 

[photo: C. Nancy Evans]