Rick Wedel

Joined Artfinder: Jan. 2015

Artworks for sale: 34

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United States

About Rick Wedel

 
 
  • Biography
    In my work I'm seeking a balance between the human form and the expressive mark. We have such an innate relationship to the figure, that even in their generalized or abstracted states, they still have a strong influence. I rely on their visual weight to ground my mix of color, texture, light and space. Interpretation has been a strong element in my paintings for over 20 years. I'm seeking a dynamic image that will change for the viewer over time, physical distance, light and personal experience. My goal is to create starting points from which the viewer may play.
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  • Education

    1993 - 1998

    Eastern Michigan University

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    Event: New Paintings

    Dates: 30 May 2010 - 30 Jun 2010

    Venue: Village Theater Gallery, Canton, Michigan

    8 Recent life-sized figurative paintings were exhibited, along with a small group of abstracted landscapes. The large 2-canvas composition Peoples Perk no.9 was shown here first, then went on loan to the city of Canton and was displayed publicly for the following year.

    Event: Visual Playgrounds

    Dates: 1 Jun 2000 - 28 Jun 2000

    Venue: Duncan & Miller Gallery, Washington, DC

    I was offered a solo show at Duncan & Miller Gallery in Washington, DC in 2000. In total 14 canvases were exhibited, with an artist reception attended by my partner and myself. It was put together by gallery director Claire Hushle.

    Event: Figure This

    Dates: 2 Mar 1999 - 2 Apr 1999

    Venue: Plymouth Community Arts Council, Plymouth, MI

    My first show out of college, this show was my public introduction as a painter. I hung 12 paintings, held a reception and saw several sales during the show's 30 day run. It gave me a bolt of energy & encouragement to continue painting, at whatever rate I was able to, for years to come.

    Event: Representation 1999 - 2010

    Dates: 20 Jan 1999 - 15 Jan 2010

    Venue: 16 Hands Gallery, Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Over the course of a decade, 16 Hands Gallery exhibited and sold dozens of canvases to collectors, mainly in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.

Links

Like me on Facebook

Follow me on Instagram

Visit my website

Education

1993 - 1998

Eastern Michigan University

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: New Paintings

Dates: 30 May 2010 - 30 Jun 2010

Venue: Village Theater Gallery, Canton, Michigan

8 Recent life-sized figurative paintings were exhibited, along with a small group of abstracted landscapes. The large 2-canvas composition Peoples Perk no.9 was shown here first, then went on loan to the city of Canton and was displayed publicly for the following year.

Event: Visual Playgrounds

Dates: 1 Jun 2000 - 28 Jun 2000

Venue: Duncan & Miller Gallery, Washington, DC

I was offered a solo show at Duncan & Miller Gallery in Washington, DC in 2000. In total 14 canvases were exhibited, with an artist reception attended by my partner and myself. It was put together by gallery director Claire Hushle.

Event: Figure This

Dates: 2 Mar 1999 - 2 Apr 1999

Venue: Plymouth Community Arts Council, Plymouth, MI

My first show out of college, this show was my public introduction as a painter. I hung 12 paintings, held a reception and saw several sales during the show's 30 day run. It gave me a bolt of energy & encouragement to continue painting, at whatever rate I was able to, for years to come.

Event: Representation 1999 - 2010

Dates: 20 Jan 1999 - 15 Jan 2010

Venue: 16 Hands Gallery, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Over the course of a decade, 16 Hands Gallery exhibited and sold dozens of canvases to collectors, mainly in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.

 

Biography

In my work I'm seeking a balance between the human form and the expressive mark. We have such an innate relationship to the figure, that even in their generalized or abstracted states, they still have a strong influence. I rely on their visual weight to ground my mix of color, texture, light and space. Interpretation has been a strong element in my paintings for over 20 years. I'm seeking a dynamic image that will change for the viewer over time, physical distance, light and personal experience. My goal is to create starting points from which the viewer may play.