Richard Tinkler American, b. 1975

Richard Tinkler's works embody an instinctual and labor-intensive approach, where intricately layered paintings and drawings weave a narrative that is simultaneously structured and hallucinatory. Rooted in the foundational imagery of geometric grids, Tinkler's rigorous method builds upon a common visual language that flows from one artwork to the next. These works employ copious layers superimposed upon one another, creating woven structures where geometric shapes seem to float, drift, and meld, evoking psychedelic tapestries and metaphysical realms. Tinkler's meticulously rendered drawings, characterized by exhaustive, kaleidoscopic abstractions exploring complex geometries, are central to his practice. Within his paintings, his subtle use of layered colors, each stroke painstakingly recorded, conceals underlying, intricate compositions through the mesmerizing repetition of his rhythmic brushwork, celebrating the physicality of oil paint. Tinkler's work, although technically remarkable, offers a visual delight, revealing his unbridled joy in the act of painting. Tinkler emerges in today’s art world as a distinct voice championing the enduring relevance of abstraction.

Richard Tinkler (b. 1975 Westminster, Maryland) lives and works in New York City. Tinkler received a BA in 1999 from the University of North Texas and an MFA in 2003 from Hunter College. He has exhibited extensively in New York and other cities, including solo exhibitions at Sebastian Gladstone Gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Albert Merola Gallery, Provincetown, RI; and 56 Henry, New York, NY.