WILLIAM RICH | Exhibition 2019

ART247 Presents Award Winning Artist:

WILLIAM RICH | EXHIBITION 2019 - IN A SILENT WAY
Exhibit: June 8 - July 7
Gallery Reception - June 15, 1-4p

Open to the Public

Featured Award Winning Artist and United States Army Veteran, William Rich will present in a Solo Artist Exhibition "In A Silent Way." The Art Exhibit reveals and explores the motivation and inspiration behind his unique style, and the awe inspiring works born through and out of his past experiences.

"While in the 101st Airborne, I was told after a botched Air Assault Mission that we were lucky to be alive and be thankful. Soon after, as a civilian, I was told by several nurses and doctors I should never complain, after a man walked up behind me on South Park Ave and shot me five times in the head.

I took heed, because I saw victims in much worse situations.  I got up and walked away when I had no business doing so. Being 6’8”, no one really wants to hear my words anyway.

I began painting and creating with pen & ink while my personal life suffered, I was crawling out of deep dark holes in my past - my ‘art’ became my voice. I chose not to do still life paintings, my choice was heavy metal, booze, and an empty canvas. I let my subconscious guide my pen and brush strokes. Many times. It took years to figure out the message my work was saying, and all my works have a message. I would not be interested in creating anything without that message-be it personal, or be it questioning authority and man’s inhumanities to other men.   

-DethLifeDeth"

William Rich is a Western NY artist. A Gallery Reception to be held June 15, from 1pm - 4pm invites the public to meet with Rich and delve further into experience transformed into art.

Exhibition & Reception Open to the Public   |   Free Admission
ART247 / 247 Market St, Lockport NY 14094 | www.theART247.com 

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