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RICHARD DAVIS

Richard Davis is a contemporary sculptor and painter that uniquely blends three-dimensional forms with multi-layered surfaces. First heforms stainless steel or bronze into intricate and complex shapes adding additionallayers that then often are peeled back to reveal yet more layers. Often wedges or smallrealistic figures are added which appear to support much larger abstract forms. This creates an intriguing sense of precarious balance and wonder.Finally he manipulates the surfaces, leaving parts unchanged and painting other parts with rich colorful patterns. The many layers of color that he adds and then lifts off createareas that seem to open up for the viewer. Transparent layers of color on top of opaquecolors create enticing illusions. The effect is like looking through an iridescent veil to theshimmering stainless steel or bronze beyond. The shape, colors, and patterns of his sculpture are abstract, yet strongly influenced by nature and evoke the mirage of cloudformations, water surfaces, tropical fish and exotic bird wings.