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Artist Statement:
Abstract art for me projects
the landscape and snapshots of
memory and consciousness, two
parts of a greater whole which
is the spirit or soul. I
believe that the physical
world is only the surface of
things. My paintings come
from a place within me,
unfiltered by stimuli
manufactured in the physical
world.
As a self-taught artist, I
have found that
non-representational work
suits me best. Of course,
certain forms find their way
into my art as these
objects/forms have made an
indelible impression on my
psyche. Likewise, brush
strokes, scraping, rubbing and
numerous other techniques that
go into rendering a work is
all part of the painting.
When a viewer looks at my work
I want him/her to put away
pre-conceived notions of
reality; and, with any luck,
realize that these landscapes
and snapshots of the soul I
paint are inside and out each
and every one us.
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Richard Obrien Biography:
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Age
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41
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| Gender |
Male
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| Children |
0
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| Hobbies / Interests |
In addition to painting, I like to write. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Expressionism - (1940 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Too many to mention...
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Cy Twombly's 'Fifty Days at Iliam'
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Drawing is something I did for as long as I could remember. Then after the army, I dabbled with paints but until get serious about it until 11 years ago. I quit drinking so I needed something to fill my nights. I'm still sober and I never looked back. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
I was born in Camden, NJ in the 1960s, served in US Army during the big 80s. Afterward, thanks to Uncle Sam downsizing the military, I was let out of the army early and went on to receive my BA in English from Rutgers University.
In addition to painting, I have written six novels, eleven screenplays and numerous short stories that have appeared in print.
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