On View October - January
Form and Function by Mike Richardson
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
About the Artist
Michael Richardson was born in Odessa, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 2005 and a Master of Fine Arts from Washington State University in 2007. He is now in his 12th year employed as a Professor of Ceramics and Sculpture at Midland College.
Mike's work is an exploration of materials and processes. He uses both to create functional objects, sculpture, and for telling visual narratives.
Artist Statement
My art career stems from a love for materials and the process of making things in general. I began my journey in to the art world with making functional pottery. I still love the process and am gratified with making pots and using clay as one of my main mediums for making art.
In my more recent work, I have been using multiple materials and processes to build sculptural narratives. Some of this work is a formal exploration of material and how form, elements, and color relate to one another. I have also recently been delving into making visual narratives to tell more specific stories about experiences I have had. Looping dreams, meditative and waking experiences to create somewhat of a visual koan of my world view.