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Artist Statement:
Insofar as this universe is
in a constant flux of creation
and destruction, it is the
artist's calling to translate
the immutable in human terms
through word, visual, and
musical means. The artist
perceives beyond normal waking
consciousness and is, of
necessity, given to their
individual expression. By
whatever...
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Artist Exhibitions:
1965: Group show (students)
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
TX
1966: Group show, Art Club,
Westbury H.S., Houston, TX
1967: Published pen & ink
drawing, Student magazine,
Fullerton
College, CA
1968: Group show, Fullerton
College, CA
1969: One man show,
"Suffragette" sculpture,
Coopersburg, PA
1973: Commission, corporate
board room, Houston, ...
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Artist Galleries:
Clay's Gallery
572 Edgewood Ave. NE, Ste. 118
Atlanta, GA 30312
aston_thompson@claysgallery.com
www.claysgallery.com
404-524-1155...
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Richard Arthur Biography:
| Biographical information for Richard Arthur can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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61
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Christo-Judean |
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
People watching, Photography, Cloud watching, Learning from the animals, Learning from the Creator. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Art - (1910 - )
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Salvador Dali
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| Favorite Work of Art |
"Tuna Fishing" by Dali
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Many in my lifetime, but lately the feather-colors and patterns of birds, especially parrots. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Consciously, when I realised the potential healing power of the arts to
a world that has lost its center and sense of wonder. To be a reflection in some humble way of
the Creator of all that is, seen and unseen. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Born in Texas, 1947. Began drawing, painting, sculpting, and writing poetry as a teenager. Many conflicts with parents who expected me to become a doctor. College in California: a year and a half of Pre-Med (hard science)making the Dean's list. Switched to Fine Art and Psychology and was disowned, forcing me to work where I became ill from ethylene chloride poisoning at my job. Dropped out and began wandering through many odd jobs
including a morgue, institutional cook, truck driver, quarry worker, machinist, sign artist, pool table mechanic, foreign car mechanic, hospital orderly, surgeon's assistant,carpenter, house painter, and eventually jewelry designer. First exhibited at International Gallery in 1974. Met an old-world master who painted a lot like El Greco who told me to 'think high'. And so, I have endeavored. After 25 years in New Orleans, getting married and being a jewelry designer, the levees broke flooding my home and studio. Evacuated to the Atlanta area, regrouped, found a gallery and currently working to rebuild portfolio. Recently awarded a grant from the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation, NYC. |
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