Richeson Gallery: Kimberly, Wisconsin
Richeson 75 International
October - November, 2019
“Honor“ was most recently on display in one of the midwest’s premier spaces showcasing traditional realism. This mixed media drawing is scheduled for an upcoming exhibition this fall/winter season and currently remains available for purchase.
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art: Marietta, Georgia
Metro Montage XIX
July 13 - Sept 8, 2019
“Confrontation Friendly“ is currently showing in Metro Montage XIX. This juried exhibition featured works from contemporary fine art professionals whose works emphasize the diversity within our nation's culture. The Museum further aims to represents the caliber and breadth of work being created throughout the United States today, boasting an impressive array of artistic media, style and subject matter.
MANIFEST Gallery: Cincinnati, Ohio
January 24 - February 22, 2019
‘Confrontation Friendly’ was recently on exhibit as part of Similitude, a nationally recognized group exhibition highlighting contemporary portraiture. Recently awarded an Honorable Mention in the 2018 Richeson75: Figure and Portrait Competition, this mixed media drawing is showing in the MIdwest region until February, 2018. This is a must see exhibition for those in the greater Cincinnati region.
Salmagundi Club: NYC
Members Exhibition: Summer
August 6 - August 24, 2018
“Recollection Lost” received the first place painting prize, awarded at the 2018 Salmagundi Club Members Exhibition, summer of 2018.
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art: Marietta, Georgia
Metro Montage XVIII
July 7 - Sept 9, 2018
“Unveiled“ was recently awarded the second place show award in Metro Montage XVIII. This juried exhibition featured works from contemporary fine art professionals whose works emphasize the diversity within our nation's culture. The Museum further aims to represents the caliber and breadth of work being created throughout the United States today. This exhibition boasts an impressive array of artistic media, style and subject matter.
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art: Marietta, Georgia
Metro Montage XVIII
July 7 - Sept 9, 2018
'The Watcher' Portrait Study of Geoffrey Holder is currently on exhibit at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. The installation was impeccable throughout both floors of the museum, to include an impressive permanent collection in the upper galleries. Metro Montage remains open until early September.
Monmouth Museum - Main Gallery: Lincroft, New Jersey
Does It Match the Couch? A Juried Exploration of Color
June 1 - Sept 2, 2018
To match or not to match, that is the question! There are varying answers, viewpoints and even more questions surrounding that age old query. Should you buy a piece of art because it will compliment your décor or because you like it? Is it taboo to commission an artist to create an artwork to compliment the color scheme of a room? How do interior designers select art for the spaces they design? How does color theory play a role in the creation of art? How does the color palette of a space reflect your mood?
"Pewter Chair" a custom silkscreen on leather designed and constructed in collaboration with Edmund Derrick, is part of this summer exhibition, coupled with select illustrations from the popular "In Similar Fashion'" series.
The collection of illustrations are available for purchase in a complete hard cover edition. Visit the book page to preview.
MANIFEST Gallery: Cincinnati, Ohio
Both works the 'Midnight Draftsman' and 'Natalie in Profile' are seen along side these exceptional drawings in the 2018 DRAWN: International Exhibition of Contemporary Drawing, held at Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center.
Special thanks to the jurors, Manifest staff and director Jason Franz for including my works in this years exhibition. This is a must see gallery for anyone in the greater Cincinnati area, currently showcasing a distinctly unique array of contemporary drawing approaches. The exhibition closes on May 18.
Freehold Art Gallery: Freehold, NJ
Featured within an intimate exhibition space in the heart of downtown Freehold, New Jersey, Rare Glimpse: A Collection of Works on Paper, was received with a tremendous response. An eventful month bustling with visitors, it was a pleasure to converse with everyone in attendance at last months reception. Special thanks to the many friends, family and collectors for their support.
Main Street Arts Gallery: Clifton Springs, New York
In Tune: Ayana in profile is currently on display at Main Street Arts Gallery in Clifton Springs, New York. This group exhibition showcases a national roster of artists with varied specialties. This impressive small works installation will remain on display until January 2018.
Richeson Gallery: Kimberly, Wisconsin
A true gem in the heart of Wisconsin's Fox Valley, The Jack Richeson Gallery is holding the Richeson75 International, currently exhibiting an impressive collection of works by a roster of contemporary realists working in both figure and portrait. It was a pleasure to be included with this years finalists and converse with the participating artists, wonderful staff and owners during the reception event. The show will remain open to the public until December 9, 2017.
Monmouth Museum - Main Gallery: Lincroft, New Jersey
The Golden Scandal is currently featured in The Monmouth Museum's Juried Watercolor Exhibition, Traditional to Modern.
Duplicity cloaked in eroticism, a well-executed plan in high stakes operations. Alluring in her every movement, reptilian markings camouflage a prominent stiletto designed to directly penetrate.
- R. Derrick
Using a combination of self-directed photography, life observation and archived source materials, The Golden Scandal was intended to personify fashionable accessory beyond narrative still life. After a series of successful color studies were executed, the desired proportions were drawn freehand onto a final piece of hot pressed watercolor paper. Delicate graphite contours were refined to set the framework for a multi-layering technique of gouache, ink and aquarelle pencil.
Monserrat Gallery: Beverly, Massachusetts
It was a privilege to meet Juror, Ethan Berry, also Senior Seminar Coordinator and Professor of Fine Arts at Montserrat College of Art. I was honored to be acknowledged in his statement during the reception event and further selected for a Jurors Prize among an impressive roster of studio art professionals.
Entitled "At Attention," this work conveys a sense of emergence, and was completed in connection with a more comprehensive portrait in oil. The softer modeling within the anatomy contrasts a firmer demeanor, as the subject asserts herself within an atmospheric space. Portrayed in a classical composition, her natural posture couples the literal military elements while complimenting the absolute strengths of women in the arts.
- R. Derrick
Monmouth Museum - Nilson Gallery: Lincroft, New Jersey
The Monmouth Museum exhibits a diverse collection of small works in their Members Miniature: Big Art in Small Packages, opening. All works will be on display in the Nilson Gallery until March 12, 2017.
A miniature portrait with a grand persona, “Center Stage” spotlights the authentic talent and confidence of natural performers. Poised and direct, the subject engages her audience with little more than a gaze, as she emerges through the overhead lighting to reveal her presence. Using a combination of self directed photography and observational sketches, this portrait was directly executed onto a toned sketch book page. A soft application of graphite powder provided the base structure and underdrawing for the built up of carbon and graphite pencils. Selected areas were further heightened with white charcoal.
- R. Derrick
Monmouth Museum - Main Gallery: Lincroft, New Jersey
The Monmouth Museum showcased a roster of both national and international artists, as they selected a diverse array of works for their 2015 Juried Portrait Exhibition. The main gallery hosted a truly eventful evening, as the opening reception featured a wonderful collection of mixed media fine art works, paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures. Derrick's drawing entitled The Inner Child, features an exquisite model rendered in charcoal and poised in innocence.
This group exhibition will remain on display until November 20, 2015.
R. Derrick | studio
Selected into The Portrait Society of Atlanta's Fall Juried Exhibition, Derrick's charcoal drawing entitled Blue Alabaster will be on exhibit at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art this fall season.
R. Derrick: New York State Capital Building
Working on site at the New York State Capital building in Albany, Derrick inspects the previously applied varnish for the unveiling ceremony. A final varnish layer was added to Governor David Paterson's portrait, as the painting now hangs on permanent display within the Hall of Governors.
Honorary guest Geoffrey Holder, accompanied to the Black Stars of the Great White Way, Broadway Reunion held at Carnegie Hall on June 23. This one night celebration paid homage to the history of African American work on broadway, honoring industry pioneers through an evening of memorable performances.
Derrick has since completed a number of drawings of his dear friend Geoffrey, with his most recent posthumous portrait underway.
The 55th Governor of New York State has a permanence in the New York State Capital building, hanging in the Hall of Governors chronological timeline. Portrait artist, Roger Derrick was truly honored to have been selected and worked closely with former Governor David Paterson. Collectively, subject and artist brought a shared vision to life in the continuing tradition of portraying New York State Officials. Derrick also had the privilege of meeting New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, who acknowledged his painting in the opening address at the unveiling ceremony on March 2, 2014.
"The intention of Governor Paterson's portrait goes beyond the mere likeness of this distinctly unique man, as we considered a range of possibilities from the onset. The inclusion of a conceptual undertone further added to an otherwise traditional narrative."
"Alongside his predecessors, Mr. Paterson's portrait accompanies these fellow governors within the traditional fashion suited for the Hall's motif. As his inclusion into the Hall's chronological timeline was well anticipated, the portrait further invites the viewer to witness Governor Paterson as both the man and the messenger. More than a privilege, it was an honorable experience to work with such an individual."
"Amidst the symbolism, the painting also depicts an adjacent cane topped with the head of an american eagle. Aside from the direct connection to Governors Paterson's personal message, the keen vision of our national bird is emblematic of this man's consciousness."
- R. Derrick
