Richard Fisher
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Biography
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Biograpy & Statement, Richard Fisher 2/10/05
Since the early 1950's Richard Fisher has been continually involved with visual arts: BA degree from Pennsylvania State University, fine arts major; MA degree from Columbia University, Teachers' College, fine arts major; Brooklyn Museum of Art, Oil Painting with Reuben Tam; Parsons School of Design, advertising curriculum; extensive professonal experience in textile design, packaging design graphics, corporate identitiy programs, and teaching Textile Design Graphics for 22 years at the Fashion Institute of Technology (State Univeristy of New York) in the Textile/Surface Design Department.
Through the exploration of various media and techniques, Fisher has developed his own unique approach to art and the creative processes. At the core of his work are drawing meditations, images rising from the unconscious mind. Inspired by Carl Jung, (the psychology of the mind), Anton Erhnesweig (the education of vision), Leonard da Vinci, (on creativity), and by artists such as Hieronymous Bosch, William Blake, Odilon Redon, Max Ernst, he explores the unconscious mind and calls his artwork: MINDWORKS.
MINDWORKS are a process of discovery, art put to the service of self-realization for the artist as well as the viewer.
More detailed information is available on his website: http://MINDWORKSart.com
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Statement
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Artist's statement: MINDWORKS are a meditative art... an exploration into the unconscious mind. It is necessary to have no preconceived ideas about what the work will be. I start with my mind in an 'idle' state, so to speak, kind of drifting, calm and relaxed. I put down a few smudges on paper with charcoal and unconscious ideas begin to appear. I read into these vague marks whatever images come to mind and then enhance them with more drawing. Associations occur and it is mostly a process of discovery and adventure. There is no need to control. Allowing is the key. It is very exciting; I let things happen - an advent. I try everything. I feel the media, enjoy the pull of the charcoal on the paper, the blackness and the sensitivity of the sharp point. As thoughts come to mind, I just let them flow. Things are happening on the paper: I observe them, respond, and move on. It is a drawing meditation. As one meditates on these images, thoughts, ideas and associations occur to the viewer as he explores his own unconscious mind. MINDWORKS are a process of discovery, art put to the service of self-realization, for the artist as well as the viewer.
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Exhibitions
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ARTISTS FOR LITERACY - Art Auction and Fundraiser, Literacy Services of Indian River Cournty, Inc, Vero Beach, Florida, March 1, 2005
J.ROSE ART GALLERY: Ft. Pierce, Florida. MINDWORKS--THE PROCESS, One Man Show, April 4 to April 24, 2004
CITY of AVENTURA: Rotating Art Exhibition Program, Aventura, Florida, February 19 to March 25, 2004
OVAL DIGITAL ART EXHIBITION: Orlando Visual Artists League, Orlando, Florida, January 15 to February 15, 2004
ART BY THE SEA: Vero Beach Art Museum, Vero Beach, Florida January 23 to January 25, 2004
FLORIDA ARTISTS REGISTRY: First Annual Members Exhibition, November 20, 2003 to January 17 2004
VERO BEACH CULTURAL COUNCIL/ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: Courthouse Exhibition, October 15, 2003 to January 14, 2004
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART: Treasure Coast Competitive Exhibiton, Vero Beach, Florida June 21 to July27, 2003
FIG TREE ART GALLERY: Melbourne, FLorida March 2000 to 2001
ROSEMARY COURT GALLERIES: Intuitive Art, The Artist as Shaman, Sarasota, Florida: April 7, 2000 to June 30, 2000
AMY ADAMS ART GALLERY: Ft.Pierce, Florida, One Man Show, February 2000
BLUE HERON GALLERY: Port St.Lucie, Florida, March 1998
FRESH WATER & SALT TIDES GALLERY: Peekskill, NY 1992
PEEKSKILL ARMORY SHOW: Best-In-Show award,October 1991
GARRISON ART GALLERY: Two Man show July 1990
MONTROSE LIBRARY: Three Man show May 1990
GALLIMAUFRY GALLERY: Croton NY: February 1988
CROTON UNITARIAN GROUP SHOWS: 1972-1994
BROOKLYN MUSEUM ART SCHOOL: Student show, 1962
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