Ryder Richards
Ryder Richards, born in September of 1977, grew up in Roswell, New Mexico. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Texas Tech University with a minor in drawing and architecture. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting on a scholarship from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Ryder has studied art throughout the United States and in Italy, Spain, and Germany.
After opening and running two alternative art venues in Lubbock, Texas Richards became an Instructor and the Gallery Coordinator for Richland College in Dallas, Texas. The gallery has received regional press attention as an experimental arts venue providing space for burgeoning artists exploring non-commercial concepts.
Richards is co-founder of the Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery, a traveling art gallery in the form of a 24’ Ryder moving truck, and Culture Laboratory, a collective of 12 American artists spread across the U.S. interested in the exchange of ideas and the social development of art in the 21st century. Both collaborations have spurred creative, social programming leading to Richards more recent conversations with Trust Art in Brooklyn, NY.
Known for his artistic collaborations, Richards continues to explore art through object making and art as social experience. He is the recipient of several scholarships and awards for his achievements in art, including residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Vermont; Hilmsen, Germany; Paducah, Kentucky and Portales, New Mexico.
ARTIST STATEMENT
In 1906 William James, a pacifist, makes this observation: “the possibility of violent death [is] the soul of all romance.”
This romance of the South West has been closely tied to my personal history. Here, a portrayal of strength and civic nationalism is paramount, as is a respect for violence as a historical proving ground. Within this 'Culture of Honor,' manhood is developed through emulation and one’s salvation is earned through action. Portions of my work are an investigation of the perception of power within such societal structures.
Incorporating organic pattern as a seductive element in the work allows me to disrupt socialized icons of violence, providing a visual ‘teme’ that compounds interpretation. Concerned with the fragmentation of identity and politics of the void, I am utilizing the symbolic patterning to explore more abstracted notions of power and sociology.
Travel and participation in collaborative art groups has allowed me to further refine the form and content of my art through continual peer review and discourse. The expansion of ideologies through community creates a counterpoint to my personal nostalgia, requiring a constant reconsideration of importance.
Or a more brief statement....
My work is centrally concerned with the embodiment of power and masculinity. I work within ideas of balance, restraint, acceptance and memory as I explore the systems within society.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Art in Painting, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Ft. Worth, Texas 2003
Bachelor of Fine Art in Drawing and Painting, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas 2001
Minor in Architecture
Studies Abroad: HILMSEN 1 RESIDENCY, Hilmsen, Germany 2009
KUNST AKADAMIE, Trier, Germany, Painting 2002
LORENZO DE MEDICI ART INSTITUTE, Florence, Italy, Drawing and Painting 2000
PROFESSIONAL CHRONOLOGY
Gallery Coordinator/Instructor, RICHLAND COLLEGE, Dallas, Texas 2009-present
Co-Founder, CULTURE LAB, National Artist Collective 2007-present
Co-Founder, RJP NOMADIC GALLERY, Lubbock, Texas 2007-present
Owner/Operator, RYDER STUDIOS, LLC., Lubbock/Dallas, Texas 2007-present
Instructor, Department of Design, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas 2007-2009
Director, ART DEPOT GALLERY, Lubbock, Texas 2005-2008
Exhibitions Preparator, Landmark Arts Gallery, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas 2005-2007
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2012
“Fulfilling the Void” Seedspace, Nashville, Tennessee
2011
“Pow[d]er” Art Corridor, Tarrant County College- SE, Arlington, Texas
2010
“Trajectory” Ro2 Art, Dallas, Texas
“Trajectory” CACTUS BRA SPACE, San Antonio, Texas
2009
“Ryder Richards: The Last One to Hit the Ground Wins,” Gallery 219, Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas
2007
“Flight Plans,” ART DEPOT ANNEX, Lubbock, Texas
“IMAGinE” ART DEPOT, Lubbock, Texas
2003
“Genus Loci: Spirit of Place,” ART DEPOT GALLERY, Lubbock, Texas
“Genus Loci: Spirit of Place,” MOUDY GALLERY, Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, Texas
TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2011
"Full Circle: Ken Dixon and Ryder Richards" South Plains Fine Arts Gallery, South Plains College, Levelland, Texas
“Precious Cargo”by TBA (John Frost and Ryder Richards) Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
“Chizinksi and Richards” Paducah Arts Alliance, Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky
2010
“Portales Arts Council Residency: Sue Anne Rische & Ryder Richards” Runnels Gallery, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico
2008
“Richards2: Nola Richards & Ryder Richards,” RedBud Gallery, Houston, Texas
“Richards2: Nola Richards & Ryder Richards,” Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for Arts, Lubbock, Texas
2005
“Richards 2: New Work” ART DEPOT GALLERY, Lubbock, Texas
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2012
"Big and Bright: New Work from Texas" Cutrator: Jessica McCambly, Southwestern Art College Gallery, Chula Vista, CA
2011
"import: Eric Eley, John Frost and Ryder Richards,” Ro2 Art, Dallas, Texas
“Luminous Discharge” Curated by Eddy Rawlinson, H. Paxton Moore Gallery, El Centro College, Dallas, Texas
2010
“Temporary Collective” Curated by Ricardo Paniagua, Continental Gin Bldg, Dallas, Texas
“The End of Commerce” Curated by Ro2 Art, 1514 Commerce, Dallas, Texas
“Mini-MUD” Marth Gault Gallery, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
“Sideshow” and “No Rhyme or Reason” Curated by Ro2 Art, Thirdspace, Dallas, Texas
2009
“Amerikanisches” Curator: Jim Edwards, Houston Baptist University Professor of Art, Tangermünde KIRCHE Museum, Tangermünde, Germany
2008
“100 years of Lubbock Art: A Centennial Celebration,” Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for Arts, Lubbock, Texas,
“Camp Marfa,” Curator Wayne Gilbert, Proprietor of G Gallery (Houston) @ Old Fort Russel Bldg., Marfa; Art Depot, Lubbock; Crazywood, Huntsville, Texas, (2007-8)
2007
“Turn the Crank,” Collaborative Exhibition: Piotr Chizinski, Jonathan Whitfill and Lauren Boldon, ART DEPOT ANNEX, Lubbock, Texas,
2002
“Inside & Out,” 414 GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2012
"Push Play: NCECA Juried Invitational" (collaboration with Ian F Thomas) Bellevue Museum, Seattle, WA
2011
“Expo 2011” Juror Marty Walker, Owner of Marty Walker Gallery, Dallas, 500X Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2010
“Texas National 2010” Juror: Judy Pfaff, Ledbetter Gallery, Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, Texas
“Americas 2010: Paperworks” Juror: Heidi Goldberg, Professor of Art at Concordia College
Northwest Art Center, Minot State University, Minot, ND,
Merit Award for “For All the Love in the World (a.k.a. Bombs)
2009
“22nd McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition” Juror: Joy Glidden, Director at Louisiana ArtWorks, Abercrombie Gallery, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Purchase Award for “Path” into McNeese National Works on Paper Permanent Collection
2008
“Expo 2008,” Juror Terry Thornton, Fort Worth Modern Director of Education, 500X GALLERY,
Dallas, Texas
2007
“Expo 2007” Juror Francis Colpitt, Editor for Art in America, 500X GALLERY, Dallas, Texas
2006
“Super-Heroes” (Super Artist Award) Juror Barbara Elam, Emeritus Professor Rockford College
416 WEST PRESS GALLERY, Denison, Texas
2003
“Art in the Metroplex,” Juror Diane Karp, Santa Fe Art Institute, MOUDY GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
“Crosstalk,” (Award Recipient) Juror Ann Allen, Director, Arlington Museum of Modern Art,
MOUDY GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
2002
“Art in the Metroplex,” Juror Deborah Remington, MOUDY GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
“Viewpoints 2002,” (Merit Award), Jurors, Bill and Pam Campbell, William Campbell Contemporary Art, LEWISVILLE VISUAL ART LEAGUE CENTER, Lewisville, Texas
CULTURE LABORATORY COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS
2012
“Land Portrait" Curator: Brian Jobe, UTSA Satellite Space, Blue Star Complex, San Antonio, Texas
“Response with Noah Simblist and Ben Lewis” Curator: Ryder Richards, Coordinator: Ian F. Thomas, Martha Gault Gallery, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.
2011
“Response with Noah Simblist” Curator: Ryder Richards, Coordinator: Piotr Chizinski, Olive Tjaden Gallery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
"Translatory Motion" Curator: Dryden Wells, Pottery Workshop Gallery, Jingdezhen, Beijing, Shanghai, China
"Co+Modify” Curator: Shreepad Joglekar, NAVE MUSEUM, Victoria, Texas (2011-2012)
“Response with Noah Simblist” Curator: Ryder Richards, Box 13 Artspace Houston, Texas
“Response with Ben Lewis” Curator: Ryder Richards, Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
2009
“So Say We All... Sort Of...” Curator: JD Durham, Joan Cole Mitte Gallery, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
RYDER JON PIOTRS NOMADIC GALLERY EVENTS
2011
“Unpacking Access” RJP Nomadic Gallery, Curator: Virginia Rutledge, Texas Biennial,
Trailer Space Records and Pump Project, Austin, Texas
2010
“Persistent Breach” RJP members, Shirley Pogue Art Gallery, East Central University,
Ada, Oklahoma
“Art in the District” RJP members, presented by Ro2 Art at the Fairmont, Dallas, Texas
2009
“Mercurial Imagination” RJP members, Ira M. Taylor Memorial Art Gallery,
Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, Texas
“No. 3: What you do after No. 2” RJP Nomadic Gallery, WAYPOINT GALLERY, Marfa, Texas
“Texas Tech Ceramics” RJP Nomadic Gallery, NCECA, Phoenix, Arizona
“Room for Eleven” RJP Nomadic Gallery, NCECA, Phoenix, Arizona
“Compact” RJP Nomadic Gallery, GALLERY 219, Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas
“Bravado” RJP Nomadic Gallery, Collin County College, Plano, Texas
“Innovation by Limitation” RJP members, NAU HAUS gallery, Houston, Texas
2008
“Deep in the Harta’ ” RJP Nomadic Gallery, GALLERY, Alpine, Texas
“No. 2: At Your Doorstep” RJP Nomadic Gallery, WAYPOINT GALLERY, Marfa, Texas
“Dangerous Curve Ahead ” RJP Nomadic Gallery, SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART AND CRAFT,
San Antonio, Texas
“Jiggity-Jog” RJP Nomadic Gallery, New Wave Exhibition, LHUCA, Lubbock, Texas
“You Turn-Two” RJP Nomadic Gallery, GILROSE STUDIOS, Wichita Falls, Texas
“You Turn” RJP Nomadic Gallery, ARTS ON THE SQUARE, Slaton, Texas
“On the Road Again” RJP Nomadic Gallery, SAMFA & THE CHICKEN FARM, San Angelo, Texas
“Drive-In Theatre” RJP Nomadic Gallery, REDBUD and G GALLERY, Houston, Texas
2007
“Maiden Voyage” RJP Nomadic Gallery, CAMP MARFA, Marfa, Texas
CHARITY EVENTS
2011
"Gala Auction: School of Art and Craft" San Antonio, TX
“Empty Box” Programming fundraiser, Box 13 Artspace, Houston, TX
“Medici Circle 5x7” Scholarship, Texas Tech University School of Art, Lubbock, Texas
“Art + Advocacy” Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas, Texas
2010
“Art + Advocacy” Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas, Texas
“EASL Art Heist” Support for regional artist, Dallas, Texas
“Art House Austin 5x7” Austin, Texas
“Medici Circle 5x7” Scholarship, Texas Tech University School of Art, Lubbock, Texas
“Mountainview College Art Club Fundraiser,” Mountainview College, Dallas, TX
2009
“Medici Circle 5x7” Scholarship, Texas Tech University School of Art Lubbock, Texas
“Angel Flight: Veterans fundraiser” Houston Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas
RESIDENCIES & AWARDS
2011_ Nomination for Dallas County Community College District “Innovator of the Year”
2010-2011_ “Innovator of the Year: Collaborative Expansion through Experimentation,” Richland College, Dallas, Texas
2010-2011_ Nomination: Professional Support Staff Employee of the Year, Richland College, Texas
2011_ Artist in Residence: Paducah Arts Alliance, Paducah, KY, June
2010_ Artist in Residence: Portales Arts Council, Portales, NM
2009_ Artist in Residence: Hilmsen 1 residency, Hlmsen, Germany
2010_ “Merit Award” Americas 2010: Paperworks, Juror: Heidi Goldberg, Professor of Art at Concordia College Northwest Art Center, Minot State University, Minot, ND,
2009_ “Operational funding” PUFFIN GRANT, Grant written for and by RJP Nomadic Gallery
2009_ “Purchase Award” McNeese National Works on Paper Permanent Collection, Lake Charles, LA
2008_ Artist in Residence: “Resident Scholarship” Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont
2008_ “Art Trail Brings More Than Local Talent” Camp Marfa Exhibition in Lubbock, LUBBOCK AVALANCHE JOURNAL
2006_ “Super Artist Award” Super Heroes Juried Exhibition, Juror: Barbara Elam, Emeritus Professor Rockford College
2003_ “Award Recipient,” Crosstalk, Juror: Ann Allen, Director, Arlington Museum of Modern Art,
MOUDY GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
2002_ “Merit Award” “Viewpoints 2002,” Jurors: Bill and Pam Campbell, William Campbell Contemporary Art Gallery, LEWISVILLE VISUAL ART LEAGUE CENTER, Lewisville, Texas
PUBLICATIONS/ WRITING
2011
Art reviews published by D Magazine Frontrow :
“500X Fresh Meat: College Expo,” 500X Gallery, Dallas, TX
"Gaffes and Informations" Jeff Zilm and Kevin Todora, TCU’s Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, Fort Worth
“Violent Memorial: Hugo Garcia-Urrutia, MAC, Dallas
“Shoot Your Mouth Off” Panel Discussion, Dallas
“Wunderkammer” Conduit, Dallas
“Willie Baronnett” MFA exhibit “Four,” UTD CentralTrak, Dallas
2011_ Review: “Piotr Chizinski: Socio-Academic Judo” Graduate Exhibition Catalog, DUMBO Art Center, Cornell Press
2010_ Review: “Mark Collop: Hunters Welcome” 500X Gallery, Project Space, Ryder RIchards Blog
2010_ Review: “Ergonomics of Futility” Ian F Thomas and Shreepad Joglekar performance, Ryder RIchards Blog
2009_ “Jen Korte and The Loss,” Album and poster art.
2008_ Essay: “New Wave” Lubbock Centennial catalogue, LOUISE HOPKINS UNDERWOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2009, 2007_ “Firebird” Artwork for Ballet Lubbock production
PRESS
2011
Review, Interview: “Reconstructing Perspective,” Jenny Block, Dallas Observer, September
Interview, “Ro2 Art-Uptown” Art This Week video interview by Caroline Berger, Aug 25
Review: “Import” Todd Camplin, Modern Dallas, August
Review: “Tiny Houses and Big Twisters at import “ Jenny Block, Dallas Observer, August
Review: “Construct” by Charissa Terranova, Dallas/Fort Worth Arts and Culture Magazine, April
Review: “Modernism at Play: Nathan Green at Richland College” by Lucia Simek, Front Row, D Magazine FRONTROW, March
“Ryder Richards: Contemplating Unconventional Spaces” Texas Tech Univ. Art Alumni blog, Interview by Kim Matthews, February
Exhibition Catalog: “TX Biennial 2011” text by Curator, Virginia Rutledge, RJP Nomadic Gallery as participating organization.
“How Community Colleges are Changing the Dallas Art Scene” D Magazine, Peter Simek, February
2010
“Ryder Richards’ Phallictricity” Interview by Antonio Cerna, Homo-Neurotic, August
“Alternative to the Alternatives” by Margaret Mehan, Glasstire.com, August
“Ryder Richards art demo at Ro2 in Dallas“ Pegasus News, Alexandra Olivia
“Ryder Richards Trajectory” June Mattingly’s Special EYE to Watch, Moden Dallas
“Trajectory” Emily Messer, San Antonio Express News, Sunday, July 11, page 3K
“Top Picks” Brian Rindfuss, San Antonio Current, June 30-July 6, pg 45
2008
“Traveling Gallery” NPR radio Interview for Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
“Art Trail Brings More Than Local Talent” Camp Marfa Exhibition in Lubbock, LUBBOCK AVALANCHE JOURNAL
EXHIBITS CURATED
2012
Proposed: “Crossroads: Transient Depositions” Landmark Arts Gallery, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
2011
Curator, "Reconstructing Perspective," Chaddy Dean Smith and Andrew Douglas Underwood, Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
Curator/Coordinator, “Response with Noah Simblist,” Culture Laboratory Box 13 Artspace, Houston, Texas
Curator/Coordinator, “Response with Ben Lewis,” Culture Laboratory, Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
Curator, “Construct,” Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
featuring Nathan Green, Thor Johnson, Jeff Mueller, and Monica Vidal
2010
Coordinator, “Ergonomics of Futility,” Performance by Shreepad Joglekar and Ian F. Thomas, with Ro2 Art, 1411 Tyler, Dallas Texas
Curator, “Context,” Lupita Murillo Tinnen and Keith Wilson, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
Curator, “Modular,” Eric Eley, Patrick Schneider, and David Willburn, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
Curator, “Construct,” ART DEPOT, Lubbock, TX
featuring Nathan Green, Thor Johnson, Jeff Mueller, and Monica Vidal
Curator, “Exiles and Infidels” (Regional Curator Program) LHUCA, Lubbock, TX
“Crikit of Mythos” featuring Steve Cruz, Omar Hernandez, Eddy Rawlinson, and Jason Reynaga
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / EVENTS
2011
Lecturer, “Scholarship Lecture Series: Experimental Collaboration” McKinney Avenue Contemporary, Dallas, Texas
Panelist, “The Community College as Site for Alternative Art” Community College Humanities Association National Conference, Fort Worth, Texas,
Panelists: Peter Simek, Randall Garrett,, David Willburn & Ryder Richards. Moderator: Iris Bechtol
Moderator, "Navigating the Evolving Arts," Texas Association of Schools of Art, Fort Worth, Texas.
Panelists: William Campbell, Annette Lawrence, Charissa Terranova. Moderator: Ryder Richards
Lecturer, Artist Talk “Import” Ro2 Art - Uptown, Dallas, Texas
Presenter, “Paducah Arts Alliance: Guest Artists” Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky
Presenter, “Texas Biennial: Curator/Participant Presentations” for Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery, ARTHOUSE, Austin, Texas,
Panelist, Dallas Art Dealers Association: Art Professionals” Booker T. Washington High School Art, Dallas, Texas,
Juror, “Garland ISD Art Exhibit,” High School, Garland, Texas
Juror, “Rockwall ISD Art Exhibit,” High School and Middle School, Rockwall, Texas
2010
Lecturer, “History Symposium: History of portraiture in photography,” Richland College , Dallas, Texas
Guest Artist (Lecture), Drawing class, University of Texas- Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Guest Artist (Lecture, Demonstration) Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Guest Artist (Workshop, Portfolio Reviews) St. Mark’s College Prep, Dallas, Texas
Guest Artist (Closing Lecture) “Persistent Breach” RJP members, Shirley Pogue Art Gallery,
East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma,
Juror, “Young American Talent,” hosted by Visual Arts Guild of Booker T. Washington High School
El Centro College, Dallas, Texas,
Juror, Public Arts, Henderson Art Project, Dallas, Texas
Guest Artist (Lecture) School of Art, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Moderator, “Art, Science and Sustainable Community Symposium” Richland College, Dallas
Panel Discussion “The Built Environment’s Response to the Environment”
Panelsist, Chris Taylor (director of Land Arts), Sean Garman (Perkins+ Will Architect), and Paul Villinksi (New York City based artist).
2009
Guest Artist (Closing Lecture) “Mercurial Imagination” RJP members, Ira M. Taylor Memorial Art Gallery, Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, Texas,
Guest Artist (Closing Lecture) “Culture Lab: So Say We All... Sort Of...” Joan Cole Mitte Gallery,
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas,
Guest Artist (Closing Lecture) “Ryder Richards: The Last One to Hit the Ground Wins,” Gallery 219, Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas
2008
Guest Artist (Lecture) “Richards2: Nola Richards & Ryder Richards” Louise Hopkins Underwood
Center for Arts, Lubbock, Texas,
Interview, “Traveling Gallery” NPR radio Interview: Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery, San Antonio, Texas,
Guest Artist (Lecture) Art Department, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas
2007
Guest Artist (Lecture) School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Guest Artist (Lecture) “IMAGinE” (Solo Exhibition), ART DEPOT, Lubbock, Texas
COMMITTEES, BOARDS, MEMBERSHIPS
2011_ Art Advisory Committee: “National Conference 2011” Community College Humanities Association, Fort Worth, Texas
2011_ Board Member: Texas Association of Schools of Art
2011_ Steering Committee: “Fluid Dynamics: Navigating Evolving Disciplines in the Arts” Annual Conference 2011, Texas Association of Schools of Art, Fort Worth, Texas,
2011_ Membership: McKinney Art Center, Dallas, Texas
2010-11_Members Commitee: Dallas Art Dealers Association, Richland College Galleries
2009-11_ Board Member: Dallas Public Arts Project
2009-10_ Committee Chair: “Arts, Science and Technology Symposium” Richland College, Dallas
2008-9_ Committee: Texas Tech University Museum Acquisitions
2008-9_ Board Member: Medici Circle, Fundraising For Texas Tech Art Dept.
After opening and running two alternative art venues in Lubbock, Texas Richards became an Instructor and the Gallery Coordinator for Richland College in Dallas, Texas. The gallery has received regional press attention as an experimental arts venue providing space for burgeoning artists exploring non-commercial concepts.
Richards is co-founder of the Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery, a traveling art gallery in the form of a 24’ Ryder moving truck, and Culture Laboratory, a collective of 12 American artists spread across the U.S. interested in the exchange of ideas and the social development of art in the 21st century. Both collaborations have spurred creative, social programming leading to Richards more recent conversations with Trust Art in Brooklyn, NY.
Known for his artistic collaborations, Richards continues to explore art through object making and art as social experience. He is the recipient of several scholarships and awards for his achievements in art, including residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Vermont; Hilmsen, Germany; Paducah, Kentucky and Portales, New Mexico.
ARTIST STATEMENT
In 1906 William James, a pacifist, makes this observation: “the possibility of violent death [is] the soul of all romance.”
This romance of the South West has been closely tied to my personal history. Here, a portrayal of strength and civic nationalism is paramount, as is a respect for violence as a historical proving ground. Within this 'Culture of Honor,' manhood is developed through emulation and one’s salvation is earned through action. Portions of my work are an investigation of the perception of power within such societal structures.
Incorporating organic pattern as a seductive element in the work allows me to disrupt socialized icons of violence, providing a visual ‘teme’ that compounds interpretation. Concerned with the fragmentation of identity and politics of the void, I am utilizing the symbolic patterning to explore more abstracted notions of power and sociology.
Travel and participation in collaborative art groups has allowed me to further refine the form and content of my art through continual peer review and discourse. The expansion of ideologies through community creates a counterpoint to my personal nostalgia, requiring a constant reconsideration of importance.
Or a more brief statement....
My work is centrally concerned with the embodiment of power and masculinity. I work within ideas of balance, restraint, acceptance and memory as I explore the systems within society.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Art in Painting, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Ft. Worth, Texas 2003
Bachelor of Fine Art in Drawing and Painting, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas 2001
Minor in Architecture
Studies Abroad: HILMSEN 1 RESIDENCY, Hilmsen, Germany 2009
KUNST AKADAMIE, Trier, Germany, Painting 2002
LORENZO DE MEDICI ART INSTITUTE, Florence, Italy, Drawing and Painting 2000
PROFESSIONAL CHRONOLOGY
Gallery Coordinator/Instructor, RICHLAND COLLEGE, Dallas, Texas 2009-present
Co-Founder, CULTURE LAB, National Artist Collective 2007-present
Co-Founder, RJP NOMADIC GALLERY, Lubbock, Texas 2007-present
Owner/Operator, RYDER STUDIOS, LLC., Lubbock/Dallas, Texas 2007-present
Instructor, Department of Design, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas 2007-2009
Director, ART DEPOT GALLERY, Lubbock, Texas 2005-2008
Exhibitions Preparator, Landmark Arts Gallery, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas 2005-2007
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2012
“Fulfilling the Void” Seedspace, Nashville, Tennessee
2011
“Pow[d]er” Art Corridor, Tarrant County College- SE, Arlington, Texas
2010
“Trajectory” Ro2 Art, Dallas, Texas
“Trajectory” CACTUS BRA SPACE, San Antonio, Texas
2009
“Ryder Richards: The Last One to Hit the Ground Wins,” Gallery 219, Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas
2007
“Flight Plans,” ART DEPOT ANNEX, Lubbock, Texas
“IMAGinE” ART DEPOT, Lubbock, Texas
2003
“Genus Loci: Spirit of Place,” ART DEPOT GALLERY, Lubbock, Texas
“Genus Loci: Spirit of Place,” MOUDY GALLERY, Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, Texas
TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2011
"Full Circle: Ken Dixon and Ryder Richards" South Plains Fine Arts Gallery, South Plains College, Levelland, Texas
“Precious Cargo”by TBA (John Frost and Ryder Richards) Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
“Chizinksi and Richards” Paducah Arts Alliance, Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky
2010
“Portales Arts Council Residency: Sue Anne Rische & Ryder Richards” Runnels Gallery, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico
2008
“Richards2: Nola Richards & Ryder Richards,” RedBud Gallery, Houston, Texas
“Richards2: Nola Richards & Ryder Richards,” Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for Arts, Lubbock, Texas
2005
“Richards 2: New Work” ART DEPOT GALLERY, Lubbock, Texas
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2012
"Big and Bright: New Work from Texas" Cutrator: Jessica McCambly, Southwestern Art College Gallery, Chula Vista, CA
2011
"import: Eric Eley, John Frost and Ryder Richards,” Ro2 Art, Dallas, Texas
“Luminous Discharge” Curated by Eddy Rawlinson, H. Paxton Moore Gallery, El Centro College, Dallas, Texas
2010
“Temporary Collective” Curated by Ricardo Paniagua, Continental Gin Bldg, Dallas, Texas
“The End of Commerce” Curated by Ro2 Art, 1514 Commerce, Dallas, Texas
“Mini-MUD” Marth Gault Gallery, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
“Sideshow” and “No Rhyme or Reason” Curated by Ro2 Art, Thirdspace, Dallas, Texas
2009
“Amerikanisches” Curator: Jim Edwards, Houston Baptist University Professor of Art, Tangermünde KIRCHE Museum, Tangermünde, Germany
2008
“100 years of Lubbock Art: A Centennial Celebration,” Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for Arts, Lubbock, Texas,
“Camp Marfa,” Curator Wayne Gilbert, Proprietor of G Gallery (Houston) @ Old Fort Russel Bldg., Marfa; Art Depot, Lubbock; Crazywood, Huntsville, Texas, (2007-8)
2007
“Turn the Crank,” Collaborative Exhibition: Piotr Chizinski, Jonathan Whitfill and Lauren Boldon, ART DEPOT ANNEX, Lubbock, Texas,
2002
“Inside & Out,” 414 GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2012
"Push Play: NCECA Juried Invitational" (collaboration with Ian F Thomas) Bellevue Museum, Seattle, WA
2011
“Expo 2011” Juror Marty Walker, Owner of Marty Walker Gallery, Dallas, 500X Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2010
“Texas National 2010” Juror: Judy Pfaff, Ledbetter Gallery, Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, Texas
“Americas 2010: Paperworks” Juror: Heidi Goldberg, Professor of Art at Concordia College
Northwest Art Center, Minot State University, Minot, ND,
Merit Award for “For All the Love in the World (a.k.a. Bombs)
2009
“22nd McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition” Juror: Joy Glidden, Director at Louisiana ArtWorks, Abercrombie Gallery, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Purchase Award for “Path” into McNeese National Works on Paper Permanent Collection
2008
“Expo 2008,” Juror Terry Thornton, Fort Worth Modern Director of Education, 500X GALLERY,
Dallas, Texas
2007
“Expo 2007” Juror Francis Colpitt, Editor for Art in America, 500X GALLERY, Dallas, Texas
2006
“Super-Heroes” (Super Artist Award) Juror Barbara Elam, Emeritus Professor Rockford College
416 WEST PRESS GALLERY, Denison, Texas
2003
“Art in the Metroplex,” Juror Diane Karp, Santa Fe Art Institute, MOUDY GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
“Crosstalk,” (Award Recipient) Juror Ann Allen, Director, Arlington Museum of Modern Art,
MOUDY GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
2002
“Art in the Metroplex,” Juror Deborah Remington, MOUDY GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
“Viewpoints 2002,” (Merit Award), Jurors, Bill and Pam Campbell, William Campbell Contemporary Art, LEWISVILLE VISUAL ART LEAGUE CENTER, Lewisville, Texas
CULTURE LABORATORY COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS
2012
“Land Portrait" Curator: Brian Jobe, UTSA Satellite Space, Blue Star Complex, San Antonio, Texas
“Response with Noah Simblist and Ben Lewis” Curator: Ryder Richards, Coordinator: Ian F. Thomas, Martha Gault Gallery, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.
2011
“Response with Noah Simblist” Curator: Ryder Richards, Coordinator: Piotr Chizinski, Olive Tjaden Gallery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
"Translatory Motion" Curator: Dryden Wells, Pottery Workshop Gallery, Jingdezhen, Beijing, Shanghai, China
"Co+Modify” Curator: Shreepad Joglekar, NAVE MUSEUM, Victoria, Texas (2011-2012)
“Response with Noah Simblist” Curator: Ryder Richards, Box 13 Artspace Houston, Texas
“Response with Ben Lewis” Curator: Ryder Richards, Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
2009
“So Say We All... Sort Of...” Curator: JD Durham, Joan Cole Mitte Gallery, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
RYDER JON PIOTRS NOMADIC GALLERY EVENTS
2011
“Unpacking Access” RJP Nomadic Gallery, Curator: Virginia Rutledge, Texas Biennial,
Trailer Space Records and Pump Project, Austin, Texas
2010
“Persistent Breach” RJP members, Shirley Pogue Art Gallery, East Central University,
Ada, Oklahoma
“Art in the District” RJP members, presented by Ro2 Art at the Fairmont, Dallas, Texas
2009
“Mercurial Imagination” RJP members, Ira M. Taylor Memorial Art Gallery,
Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, Texas
“No. 3: What you do after No. 2” RJP Nomadic Gallery, WAYPOINT GALLERY, Marfa, Texas
“Texas Tech Ceramics” RJP Nomadic Gallery, NCECA, Phoenix, Arizona
“Room for Eleven” RJP Nomadic Gallery, NCECA, Phoenix, Arizona
“Compact” RJP Nomadic Gallery, GALLERY 219, Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas
“Bravado” RJP Nomadic Gallery, Collin County College, Plano, Texas
“Innovation by Limitation” RJP members, NAU HAUS gallery, Houston, Texas
2008
“Deep in the Harta’ ” RJP Nomadic Gallery, GALLERY, Alpine, Texas
“No. 2: At Your Doorstep” RJP Nomadic Gallery, WAYPOINT GALLERY, Marfa, Texas
“Dangerous Curve Ahead ” RJP Nomadic Gallery, SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART AND CRAFT,
San Antonio, Texas
“Jiggity-Jog” RJP Nomadic Gallery, New Wave Exhibition, LHUCA, Lubbock, Texas
“You Turn-Two” RJP Nomadic Gallery, GILROSE STUDIOS, Wichita Falls, Texas
“You Turn” RJP Nomadic Gallery, ARTS ON THE SQUARE, Slaton, Texas
“On the Road Again” RJP Nomadic Gallery, SAMFA & THE CHICKEN FARM, San Angelo, Texas
“Drive-In Theatre” RJP Nomadic Gallery, REDBUD and G GALLERY, Houston, Texas
2007
“Maiden Voyage” RJP Nomadic Gallery, CAMP MARFA, Marfa, Texas
CHARITY EVENTS
2011
"Gala Auction: School of Art and Craft" San Antonio, TX
“Empty Box” Programming fundraiser, Box 13 Artspace, Houston, TX
“Medici Circle 5x7” Scholarship, Texas Tech University School of Art, Lubbock, Texas
“Art + Advocacy” Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas, Texas
2010
“Art + Advocacy” Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas, Texas
“EASL Art Heist” Support for regional artist, Dallas, Texas
“Art House Austin 5x7” Austin, Texas
“Medici Circle 5x7” Scholarship, Texas Tech University School of Art, Lubbock, Texas
“Mountainview College Art Club Fundraiser,” Mountainview College, Dallas, TX
2009
“Medici Circle 5x7” Scholarship, Texas Tech University School of Art Lubbock, Texas
“Angel Flight: Veterans fundraiser” Houston Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas
RESIDENCIES & AWARDS
2011_ Nomination for Dallas County Community College District “Innovator of the Year”
2010-2011_ “Innovator of the Year: Collaborative Expansion through Experimentation,” Richland College, Dallas, Texas
2010-2011_ Nomination: Professional Support Staff Employee of the Year, Richland College, Texas
2011_ Artist in Residence: Paducah Arts Alliance, Paducah, KY, June
2010_ Artist in Residence: Portales Arts Council, Portales, NM
2009_ Artist in Residence: Hilmsen 1 residency, Hlmsen, Germany
2010_ “Merit Award” Americas 2010: Paperworks, Juror: Heidi Goldberg, Professor of Art at Concordia College Northwest Art Center, Minot State University, Minot, ND,
2009_ “Operational funding” PUFFIN GRANT, Grant written for and by RJP Nomadic Gallery
2009_ “Purchase Award” McNeese National Works on Paper Permanent Collection, Lake Charles, LA
2008_ Artist in Residence: “Resident Scholarship” Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont
2008_ “Art Trail Brings More Than Local Talent” Camp Marfa Exhibition in Lubbock, LUBBOCK AVALANCHE JOURNAL
2006_ “Super Artist Award” Super Heroes Juried Exhibition, Juror: Barbara Elam, Emeritus Professor Rockford College
2003_ “Award Recipient,” Crosstalk, Juror: Ann Allen, Director, Arlington Museum of Modern Art,
MOUDY GALLERY, Ft. Worth, Texas
2002_ “Merit Award” “Viewpoints 2002,” Jurors: Bill and Pam Campbell, William Campbell Contemporary Art Gallery, LEWISVILLE VISUAL ART LEAGUE CENTER, Lewisville, Texas
PUBLICATIONS/ WRITING
2011
Art reviews published by D Magazine Frontrow :
“500X Fresh Meat: College Expo,” 500X Gallery, Dallas, TX
"Gaffes and Informations" Jeff Zilm and Kevin Todora, TCU’s Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, Fort Worth
“Violent Memorial: Hugo Garcia-Urrutia, MAC, Dallas
“Shoot Your Mouth Off” Panel Discussion, Dallas
“Wunderkammer” Conduit, Dallas
“Willie Baronnett” MFA exhibit “Four,” UTD CentralTrak, Dallas
2011_ Review: “Piotr Chizinski: Socio-Academic Judo” Graduate Exhibition Catalog, DUMBO Art Center, Cornell Press
2010_ Review: “Mark Collop: Hunters Welcome” 500X Gallery, Project Space, Ryder RIchards Blog
2010_ Review: “Ergonomics of Futility” Ian F Thomas and Shreepad Joglekar performance, Ryder RIchards Blog
2009_ “Jen Korte and The Loss,” Album and poster art.
2008_ Essay: “New Wave” Lubbock Centennial catalogue, LOUISE HOPKINS UNDERWOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2009, 2007_ “Firebird” Artwork for Ballet Lubbock production
PRESS
2011
Review, Interview: “Reconstructing Perspective,” Jenny Block, Dallas Observer, September
Interview, “Ro2 Art-Uptown” Art This Week video interview by Caroline Berger, Aug 25
Review: “Import” Todd Camplin, Modern Dallas, August
Review: “Tiny Houses and Big Twisters at import “ Jenny Block, Dallas Observer, August
Review: “Construct” by Charissa Terranova, Dallas/Fort Worth Arts and Culture Magazine, April
Review: “Modernism at Play: Nathan Green at Richland College” by Lucia Simek, Front Row, D Magazine FRONTROW, March
“Ryder Richards: Contemplating Unconventional Spaces” Texas Tech Univ. Art Alumni blog, Interview by Kim Matthews, February
Exhibition Catalog: “TX Biennial 2011” text by Curator, Virginia Rutledge, RJP Nomadic Gallery as participating organization.
“How Community Colleges are Changing the Dallas Art Scene” D Magazine, Peter Simek, February
2010
“Ryder Richards’ Phallictricity” Interview by Antonio Cerna, Homo-Neurotic, August
“Alternative to the Alternatives” by Margaret Mehan, Glasstire.com, August
“Ryder Richards art demo at Ro2 in Dallas“ Pegasus News, Alexandra Olivia
“Ryder Richards Trajectory” June Mattingly’s Special EYE to Watch, Moden Dallas
“Trajectory” Emily Messer, San Antonio Express News, Sunday, July 11, page 3K
“Top Picks” Brian Rindfuss, San Antonio Current, June 30-July 6, pg 45
2008
“Traveling Gallery” NPR radio Interview for Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
“Art Trail Brings More Than Local Talent” Camp Marfa Exhibition in Lubbock, LUBBOCK AVALANCHE JOURNAL
EXHIBITS CURATED
2012
Proposed: “Crossroads: Transient Depositions” Landmark Arts Gallery, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
2011
Curator, "Reconstructing Perspective," Chaddy Dean Smith and Andrew Douglas Underwood, Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
Curator/Coordinator, “Response with Noah Simblist,” Culture Laboratory Box 13 Artspace, Houston, Texas
Curator/Coordinator, “Response with Ben Lewis,” Culture Laboratory, Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
Curator, “Construct,” Brazos Gallery, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
featuring Nathan Green, Thor Johnson, Jeff Mueller, and Monica Vidal
2010
Coordinator, “Ergonomics of Futility,” Performance by Shreepad Joglekar and Ian F. Thomas, with Ro2 Art, 1411 Tyler, Dallas Texas
Curator, “Context,” Lupita Murillo Tinnen and Keith Wilson, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
Curator, “Modular,” Eric Eley, Patrick Schneider, and David Willburn, Richland College, Dallas, Texas
Curator, “Construct,” ART DEPOT, Lubbock, TX
featuring Nathan Green, Thor Johnson, Jeff Mueller, and Monica Vidal
Curator, “Exiles and Infidels” (Regional Curator Program) LHUCA, Lubbock, TX
“Crikit of Mythos” featuring Steve Cruz, Omar Hernandez, Eddy Rawlinson, and Jason Reynaga
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / EVENTS
2011
Lecturer, “Scholarship Lecture Series: Experimental Collaboration” McKinney Avenue Contemporary, Dallas, Texas
Panelist, “The Community College as Site for Alternative Art” Community College Humanities Association National Conference, Fort Worth, Texas,
Panelists: Peter Simek, Randall Garrett,, David Willburn & Ryder Richards. Moderator: Iris Bechtol
Moderator, "Navigating the Evolving Arts," Texas Association of Schools of Art, Fort Worth, Texas.
Panelists: William Campbell, Annette Lawrence, Charissa Terranova. Moderator: Ryder Richards
Lecturer, Artist Talk “Import” Ro2 Art - Uptown, Dallas, Texas
Presenter, “Paducah Arts Alliance: Guest Artists” Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky
Presenter, “Texas Biennial: Curator/Participant Presentations” for Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery, ARTHOUSE, Austin, Texas,
Panelist, Dallas Art Dealers Association: Art Professionals” Booker T. Washington High School Art, Dallas, Texas,
Juror, “Garland ISD Art Exhibit,” High School, Garland, Texas
Juror, “Rockwall ISD Art Exhibit,” High School and Middle School, Rockwall, Texas
2010
Lecturer, “History Symposium: History of portraiture in photography,” Richland College , Dallas, Texas
Guest Artist (Lecture), Drawing class, University of Texas- Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Guest Artist (Lecture, Demonstration) Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Guest Artist (Workshop, Portfolio Reviews) St. Mark’s College Prep, Dallas, Texas
Guest Artist (Closing Lecture) “Persistent Breach” RJP members, Shirley Pogue Art Gallery,
East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma,
Juror, “Young American Talent,” hosted by Visual Arts Guild of Booker T. Washington High School
El Centro College, Dallas, Texas,
Juror, Public Arts, Henderson Art Project, Dallas, Texas
Guest Artist (Lecture) School of Art, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Moderator, “Art, Science and Sustainable Community Symposium” Richland College, Dallas
Panel Discussion “The Built Environment’s Response to the Environment”
Panelsist, Chris Taylor (director of Land Arts), Sean Garman (Perkins+ Will Architect), and Paul Villinksi (New York City based artist).
2009
Guest Artist (Closing Lecture) “Mercurial Imagination” RJP members, Ira M. Taylor Memorial Art Gallery, Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, Texas,
Guest Artist (Closing Lecture) “Culture Lab: So Say We All... Sort Of...” Joan Cole Mitte Gallery,
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas,
Guest Artist (Closing Lecture) “Ryder Richards: The Last One to Hit the Ground Wins,” Gallery 219, Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas
2008
Guest Artist (Lecture) “Richards2: Nola Richards & Ryder Richards” Louise Hopkins Underwood
Center for Arts, Lubbock, Texas,
Interview, “Traveling Gallery” NPR radio Interview: Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery, San Antonio, Texas,
Guest Artist (Lecture) Art Department, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas
2007
Guest Artist (Lecture) School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Guest Artist (Lecture) “IMAGinE” (Solo Exhibition), ART DEPOT, Lubbock, Texas
COMMITTEES, BOARDS, MEMBERSHIPS
2011_ Art Advisory Committee: “National Conference 2011” Community College Humanities Association, Fort Worth, Texas
2011_ Board Member: Texas Association of Schools of Art
2011_ Steering Committee: “Fluid Dynamics: Navigating Evolving Disciplines in the Arts” Annual Conference 2011, Texas Association of Schools of Art, Fort Worth, Texas,
2011_ Membership: McKinney Art Center, Dallas, Texas
2010-11_Members Commitee: Dallas Art Dealers Association, Richland College Galleries
2009-11_ Board Member: Dallas Public Arts Project
2009-10_ Committee Chair: “Arts, Science and Technology Symposium” Richland College, Dallas
2008-9_ Committee: Texas Tech University Museum Acquisitions
2008-9_ Board Member: Medici Circle, Fundraising For Texas Tech Art Dept.
