Rich Studio

An Online Exhibition Space For Richard Baker

Richard Baker’s intimate Still Lifes describe intangible, domestic spatialities. Within a dialogue between photography's objectivity and painterly subjectivity... Objects (usually chairs), which at first may seem insignificant to the viewer, index mythologised, lived, contested, remembered and forgotten human histories. Initial sensations of absence, emptiness and banality disguise more complex questions of use and exchange values, and voluntary and involuntary memories.

Richard studied Fine Art at Leeds Metropolitan University; he completed a BA (Hons) in Fine Art in 2003. He currently works at Leeds College of Art alongside his practice.

Latest News

Collection Only - Drawings by Richard Baker:

Throughout March 2011 Leeds College of Art will host an exhibition of drawings by Richard Baker. Private View: 02 March, 6pm, Drinks. Exhibition continues until 01 April 2011. For more information visit: www.leeds-artexhibitions.co.uk. You can also read a review of the exhibition here.

Upcoming Exhibition:

In 2011 Richard will be showing paintings and drawings from the Collection Only series at the Lulu Bright pop up butik in London alongside a selection of mid century Scandinavian furniture. Venue details and date will be posted shortly. For more information visit: www.lulubright.com

I-D Magazine Interview:

Richard’s paintings were recently featured in I-D online magazine alongside an interview about his work. You can read the article here.

New Facebok Page:

You can follow Richard Baker’s work on Facebook by visiting: www.facebook.com/RichardBakerPainting