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Almine Rech

Richard Phillips

New York based artist Richard Phillips, primarily known for his large-scale realistic oil paintings, was first recognized for his sculpture works in the 1980s. His work engages the viewer in an academic cultural critique by applying a classical approach to oil paintings of subjects of human obsession: sexuality, politics, power and death, among others. His work is based on photographic imagery from pop culture, advertising, entertainment, and fashion – familiar material that Phillips’ method repositions for the viewer, creating a new meaning informed by subverting the seductive and idealistic qualities of popular media.

Selected artworks

  • Richard Phillips,                                      Anthropocene Il, 2015

    Richard Phillips Anthropocene Il, 2015

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    259,10 x 194,30 cm
    102 x 76 1/2 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      As Yet Titled (SM Portrait Il), 2016

    Richard Phillips As Yet Titled (SM Portrait Il), 2016

    Oil on raw linen
    40,64 x 30,48 cm
    16 x 12 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      As Yet Titled (SM Portrait l), 2016

    Richard Phillips As Yet Titled (SM Portrait l), 2016

    Oil on raw linen
    40,64 x 30,48 cm
    16 x 12 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      As Yet Titled (SM Grass Alt), 2016

    Richard Phillips As Yet Titled (SM Grass Alt), 2016

    Oil on raw linen
    40,6 x 30,5 cm
    16 x 12 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      As Yet Titled (Red Portrait), 2016

    Richard Phillips As Yet Titled (Red Portrait), 2016

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    101,6 x 76,2 cm
    40 x 30 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      As Yet Titled (Skater), 2016

    Richard Phillips As Yet Titled (Skater), 2016

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    152,4 x 101,6 cm
    60 x 40 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      As Yet Titled (Skier), 2016

    Richard Phillips As Yet Titled (Skier), 2016

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    152,4 x 101,6 cm
    60 x 40 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      Anthropocene IV, 2015

    Richard Phillips Anthropocene IV, 2015

    Oil and wax emulslon on linen
    259,1 x 194,3 cm
    102 x 76 1/2 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      Anthropocene III, 2016

    Richard Phillips Anthropocene III, 2016

    Oil on linen
    274,3 x 192,3 cm
    108 x 75 3/4 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      Landscape IV, 2016

    Richard Phillips Landscape IV, 2016

    Landscape IV, 2016
    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    162,6 x 121,9 cm
    64 x 48 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      Landscape III, 2016

    Richard Phillips Landscape III, 2016

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    162,6 x 121,9 cm
    64 x 48 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      Landscape II, 2016

    Richard Phillips Landscape II, 2016

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    162,6 x 121,9 cm
    64 x 48 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      Landscape I, 2016

    Richard Phillips Landscape I, 2016

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    162,6 x 121,9 cm
    64 x 48 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      MMXVI VIII, 2016, 2016

    Richard Phillips MMXVI VIII, 2016, 2016

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    162,6 x 121,9 cm
    64 x 48 inches

  • Richard Phillips,                                      MMXVI VII, 2016

    Richard Phillips MMXVI VII, 2016

    Oil and wax emulsion on linen
    162,6 x 121,9 cm
    64 x 48 inches

Gallery exhibitions

Selected press