Native flowers are reimagined in the work of local artist Richard Huston, who seeks out his subjects during his regular walks in nature. Like the flowers he depicts, Huston is a Georgia native, having grown up in Normaltown. He received his bachelor of fine arts degree in technical theater from UGA before continuing his studies at the University of Missouri Kansas City and moving to Los Angeles to work as an assistant art director, set designer and scenic artist. Huston returned to Athens in the early 2000s and began combining his love for art with his passion for flora. The paintings in this collection—his first solo exhibition with ATHICA—began as sketches in graphite, charcoal, watercolor and acrylic paint before being built up through layers of color and cut-out shapes. The final works are like stained-glass interpretations of nature, inspired by craftsmen like William Morris and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Huston’s paintings will be on display through Apr. 25.
WHO: Richard Huston Opening Reception
WHEN: Thursday, Apr. 3, 6 p.m.
WHERE: ATHICA@Ciné
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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