Rick makes quite a variety of work – a real creative inspiration – his work includes collage, intricately doodled pattern pieces, beautifully observed and drawn lineworks. What I love about Ricks works is how they are imbued with a haunting sadness – an absence, a sorrow – particularly with Rick’s figurative stuff. There is a feeling of something hidden… something partially remembered… an underlying melancholy.
I’m really interested what you guys think – it took me a little while but now I couldn’t live without them. I did notice on Rick’s MySpace page that he studied religion at college… I wonder if that has added an extra dimension to these wonderfully created, sensitive and poetic images? Then I wonder if not having an answer – in itself – is what makes the work really fizz… I do know they’ll stay with me for a very long time and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks Rick.
