There is a language to art. Beyond its aesthetic beauty it creates a compelling, undeniable dialogue with the audience. Through the body of her work, international artist, Linda Richichi, has translated an entire universe into this language. It is as rich in depth as all abstract languages, like music or mathematics.
Richichi’s paintings disclose themselves over time to be explored and interpreted by the audience. Some with the deep dark tones of baritone, some sharp in their discord and angles, still others flow and collapse into congruent circles, eyes appearing veiled in hidden grays and blues and yellows. Together they are an invitation into the artist’s universe. Rich in color and fully engaging, one must move slowly to do justice to her vision. Each piece is a part of a larger truth, and to own a series, or even one painting, is to participate fully in Richichi’s passion.
Not to be defined by one genre, this artist has one theme within all of her work: She demands that we be awakened. Frame after frame, paintings and pastels offer their voices as loud as any aria. Joined together, they fill the room with a cacophony of sound. Linda’s exhibitions stand in amazing witness to her intensity. Canvasses line the walls – moments translated into color.
“Some days I am pulled to paint in nature "en Plein Air" (in open air). With the sun at my back I connect to the energy, the spirit of the land. This energy is depicted in my works through marks, squiggles and vibrant colors that are the main characters of a story set in the landscape that calls for me to capture it. These marks are where the messages from our soul lie and they reveal themselves over time when the viewer is ready to comprehend (myself included).”
Throughout the body of her work, Linda orates many themes: the landscape, the wellness collection, “soul-traits” (vibrant portraits that capture the soul of her subject – often leaving their physical resemblance outside the piece altogether). These soul-traits are her most personal work, and are on commission only – a rare “inner glimpse” of oneself.
Richichi has exhibited extensively including the prestigious National Arts Club in New York. Her work is in private, public, government and museum collections around the world, as well as many corporate collections. It is featured in several healing centers; in all three area hospitals, with prints in Cornwall and St. Luke’s; as well as an original series in the birthing center of Orange Regional Medical Center. Linda was included in the International Artist Magazine in 2005, under Master Painters of the World.
“For me, painting is a pilgrimage. I have one focus no matter what I do, to awaken to who and what I am; and by doing so, I hope my work leads the way for others to see the truth that lies beyond fear.”
Richichi’s mission is, indeed, to awaken us through art. Her work is featured in the World Tour Exhibition of Contemporary Landscape Artists titled “Far and Near Horizons” run by the International Plein Air Painters and Landscape Artists International. This exhibit travels both in North America and internationally. For galleries hosting the World Tour exhibit click on “World Tour Artist” on Linda’s website at http://www.lindarichichi.com/.
Each work by Linda Richichi is its own universe. Owning one of Richichi’s paintings is to partake in a meditation of the possible and to join an international chorus of her works. She is represented by Fieldstone Fine Art in Ramsey, New Jersey, and you may visit her website at http://www.lindarichichi.com/.
Signature Member of the International Plein Air Painters
Signature Member of the New York Plein Air Painters
Charter Member of Landscape Artists International
Juried Member of Pastel Society of America
Portrait Society of America, Founding member
Friday, June 6, 2008
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