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June Issue 2006
Richard James Galleries in Charleston, SC, Features Works by Richard Riverin
A fabulous
collection of new original paintings by internationally acclaimed
painter Richard Riverin will be showcased at the Richard James
Galleries in Charleston, SC, from June 9 through July 7, 2006.
This is Riverin's first show in Charleston. The event will unveil
twenty new originals in this exhibit entitled, Spontaneous
Strokes.
Formerly from Quebec, Canada, Riverin began his career as a chemist
formulating paint, inks and special coatings from 1966 - 1979.
His interest for research and development was surpassed by his
intense interest for art and its history. He learned everything
he could about art and was well prepared when he finally made
the jump in 1979, selling his interest in the successful specialty
coatings manufacture that he had started from scratch seven years
before, to become an artist.
Since departing to start painting, Riverin's work has been shown
throughout North America and Europe.
"My thirst for knowledge is unquenchable; I want to know everything; looking perhaps for the answers to questions I hadn't yet formulated. Now I know most of the questions but only a few answers. The more I learn, the more mysterious the world around me seems to become," states Riverin. "In my paintings, I try to convey my wonder and my love for the world around me that has grown more and more mysterious. To find my own expression in painting is a lengthy process. Texture adds so much voice to a painting. That is why I paint with impetuous, spontaneous strokes of my pallet knife knowing that at any time I could ruin my painting with the wrong stroke or the wrong choice of color for that stroke. But I love the challenge and beside, unpredictable elements can only be created that way and that makes the painting so much more interesting."
In addition to his world wide success as a master painter, Riverin is also an author of two published novels. Gallery Director Janet Meyer says, "Riverin's vibrant textured originals absolutely escape the ordinary! His art has been recently represented in the gallery to enthusiastic responses. This is an outstanding opportunity for the people of Charleston to enjoy the stimulating body of his art."
For more info check our SC Commercial Gallery listings, call the gallery at 843-577-9122 or at (www.richardjamesgalleries.com).
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