Current Exhibit
...But Now I'm Found
Discarded historic materials find a new life in the works of artist Richard Rockford
January 24 - March 26, 2023
Discarded historic materials find a new life in the works of artist Richard Rockford
January 24 - March 26, 2023
Hamburger Helper, 2022, mixed media - found wood fragments and paper, 22 x 24.5 inches
ARTIST STATEMENT
After 50 years in the antique business, I am still able to explore my love of old materials, colors, and surfaces by gathering “worthless” objects, signs, and boards and presenting them as art. My work attempts to share the hunt and the creativity of this project with the viewer. My art is a way of looking at the world and I hope the audience comes to see old objects a little bit the way I do
BIO
Richard Rockford was born 1947, widowed, he has lived in Rochester, Buffalo, and Toronto. Richard graduated Monroe High in Rochester in 1965, Brandeis University (BA Politics) in 1969. He operated Relics Antiques in Toronto (1972-76) and Clarence Hollow Antiques in Clarence, NY (1976-2020).
Richard’s special focus has been Folk Art, American Indian art, graphic design, industrial objects/design, vintage printing materials, and architectural artifacts. He was admitted to the American Craft Council Baltimore wholesale show from 1996-2009, selling unique mirrors with art borders to high end craft galleries nationwide. His exhibitions locally include WNY Book Arts Center, Gallery TGW, Paper Moon Gallery, Burchfield Gallery (Art in Craft Media, 2017, 2019), Nichols School, Hotel Henry, and The Mansion on Delaware.
NOTE
A few works in this show are co-created by Rockford and Cole Pawlowski. Pawlowski is a West Seneca resident with a Master’s degree in Counselling. He is keenly interested in art and has been making his own works for several years.
After 50 years in the antique business, I am still able to explore my love of old materials, colors, and surfaces by gathering “worthless” objects, signs, and boards and presenting them as art. My work attempts to share the hunt and the creativity of this project with the viewer. My art is a way of looking at the world and I hope the audience comes to see old objects a little bit the way I do
BIO
Richard Rockford was born 1947, widowed, he has lived in Rochester, Buffalo, and Toronto. Richard graduated Monroe High in Rochester in 1965, Brandeis University (BA Politics) in 1969. He operated Relics Antiques in Toronto (1972-76) and Clarence Hollow Antiques in Clarence, NY (1976-2020).
Richard’s special focus has been Folk Art, American Indian art, graphic design, industrial objects/design, vintage printing materials, and architectural artifacts. He was admitted to the American Craft Council Baltimore wholesale show from 1996-2009, selling unique mirrors with art borders to high end craft galleries nationwide. His exhibitions locally include WNY Book Arts Center, Gallery TGW, Paper Moon Gallery, Burchfield Gallery (Art in Craft Media, 2017, 2019), Nichols School, Hotel Henry, and The Mansion on Delaware.
NOTE
A few works in this show are co-created by Rockford and Cole Pawlowski. Pawlowski is a West Seneca resident with a Master’s degree in Counselling. He is keenly interested in art and has been making his own works for several years.