Ric Conn

Sep 12

Biography

Ric is a New York based international award winning master expressionist artist; creating paintings that reflect relevant social issues.

Ric has been inducted into Who’s Who in America; being awarded their Humanitarian Award. He was recently awarded the NOBLE ART AWARD I – For Outstanding Contribution to Artistic Heritage.
He has been featured in articles in several newspapers, and magazines in the United States and Europe, including “Art Tour International Magazine,” "Art in America's issue on galleries and artists in America, Toscana Cultura Magazine in Italy and interviewed on podcasts, on television, both local and network.

Ric has been named "Master of Contemporary Art 2020, 2022, 2023," “Artist of the Decade 2010- 2020,” Additionally he has been in American Art Collector. He was awarded the Artist of the Future, Power of Creativity and Collector’s Vision International Art Awards.

Artist Statement

Following Picasso’s statement, “my work is not to adorn walls, it is a weapon;” I aim my weapon toward social problems to inform and enhance the responsibilities of the viewer. My works are graphic depictions of the serious problems. It is easy for one to not concern himself with situations that do not directly effect him. I am to change that. Social problems should be everybody’s concern.

My work is done in an open ended series for each subject. These are subjects that are largely overlooked by society. My work is intended to open the eyes of those who do not see or choose to not see the problems.

Instagram: www.ric.conn.fine.art
Portfolio Website: https://www.ric-conn-studios.com/