Ric Conn:  

“Ric Conn is a leading voice in speaking up about inequality and social issues women often face. Inspired by expressionist methods, both traditional and contemporary, he exhibits bold textures and calculated use of light in carrying the symbolic imagery in each visual narrative. Conn explores the opposition between reality and perception. His fascination and motivation are amped by realities that appear invisible in our everyday lives, cutting into the core of the hearts of his subjects and exposing hidden emotion. Layers of female characteristics are captured in each one of his paintings- focusing on the essence of courage and beauty in women.” I am an international award winning American Expressionist artist, inspired mostly by Toulouse-Lautrec, Edvard Munch, Matisse and the German Expressionists. My work is primarily figurative depictions of the female experience. I am inspired to speak up about inequality and social issues women often face in Western culture focusing on their courage and beauty. I am committed and very passionate about my work on gender equality and female empowerment, two subjects that are sorely lacking in society. My goal is to bring awareness to this problem and do my part to facilitate change. As an expressionist I put my emotions thoughts, etc. on canvas, and in that sense every painting I do is autobiographical. I use oil, acrylic, mixed medi...Expand for more