Rich Doty: Mostly Not Completely Serious

November 04 - December 05,2023

From Redbud Arts Center: "Redbud Arts Center is excited to invite you to Rich Doty’s opening reception "Mostly Not Completely Serious" on Saturday, November 4, 6 pm-9 pm. Whimsically funny, and sometimes political, Rich Doty’s creations mirror the signs of the times. His works are thoughtfully as well as thought-provokingly created from different materials. Oftentimes he utilizes everyday commodities to bring across a riveting point, other times he elicits a chuckle through sheer design. He states,” This work was never meant to be shown or sold. These pieces were done for only personal enjoyment and as a reaction to working as a graphic designer for 40 years. Success in commercial art means meeting deadlines, reaching client goals, inspiring customers to act, and achieving sales goals. In other words, pleasing someone else. These pieces were created just to make me happy. Yet here I am in a gallery at the encouragement of a dear friend to share and sell my art. It has been a journey I am still trying to understand. We are all shaped by our life experiences. My main influence for this work would be getting a Master’s Degree later in life where I majored in sculpture but also my work history at a newspaper, television station, architecture firm, and NASA contractor. Attending college during the Vietnam War shaped my politics, and a life in progressive churches has shaped me spiritually”. Be prepared to be amused! We hope to see you on Saturday, November 4. Also, mark your calendars for the 50th Anniversary Aboriginal Exhibition "Ancient Lands . . . Ageless Stories" a week later on Saturday, November 11, a collaboration with Booker-Lowe Gallery."

Reception: November 04, 2023 | 6-9 pm

Redbud Arts Center 303 East 11th Street
Houston, TX 77008
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