From the first time I saw his work, I was drawn in, so to speak.
To my admittedly rather simplistic brain Richard Colman’s work always looks like it contains more narrative than your standard work of art. More like a complete story than a snapshot of one. They seem to be epic tales of yore, overflowing with mystic symbolism and odd cryptic messages.
Perhaps they’re stories that only the artist can properly read, but most of us have had ample opportunity to try and decipher his messages. He’s shown his work in an impressive series of group and solo exhibits going back over a decade now, starting right after he graduated from Boston’s School of The Museum Of Fine Arts.
When given the rare chance to interview someone whose work I’d appreciated for so long, I jumped at it. Even if I weren’t already an unabashed fan of his, I’d have to admit that having Gingko Press publish his own title places him firmly amongst an undeniably fascinating group of artists including the likes of James “DALEK” Marshall, Mike Giant, and Grotesk. This was an opportunity to tap into the mind of a creative powerhouse.
And besides, maybe I’d finally learn meaning behind all the rainbows and pointy hats. >>>>
- Intro and Interview by John Hall –
