Richard Shields

My practice investigates varied contemporary issues through the use of the site specific, found objects and traditional skills. My pieces contain a duality between what is often seen as valuable permanence found in the process of drawing and mark making and the disposability of everyday encounters. Whilst producing contemporary works I look to history both as an indicator and to contextualize events that occur in my own life and to the wider public.. My topics of interest lie in financial posturing and the autopsy of artistic process through an allegory with a sense of humor. I also Enjoy running.