RIC CONN

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‘‘What Makes you Think that is ok’’ Oil on Canvas, 36’’x24’’

“I am an internationally known awardwinning American Expressionist artist, inspired mainly by Picasso, Toulouse- Lautrec, Edvard Munch, Matisse, and the German Expressionists. My work is primarily figurative depictions of the female experience. I am inspired to speak about inequality and social issues women often face in Western culture, focusing on their

courage and beauty.

I am committed and very passionate about 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 media, whatever it takes to get my message across”.

‘‘The Walk Home’’ Oil on Canvas, 36’’x24’’ “Unwanted Embrace” Oil on Canvas, 28’’x22’’

“Personal Space” Oil on Canvas, 36’’x24’’

By Viviana Puello

Award-winning expressionist artist Ric Con is recognized internationally for his role in advocating for women's inequality and social issues. Since 2020 his message has been crossing the globe for his visual dialog for female empowerment. He has been featured on Fox, CBS, ABC, Medium, The New York Weekly, ArtTour International Magazine, Toscana Cultura in Italy, among other numerous media outlets.

Ric Conn's innovative use of imagery challenges viewers and activists to think beyond what they can see on the canvas and what the painting means on a deeper level. He maximizes the power of art to break down language and cultural barriers, knowing that inequality issues are evident anywhere in the world. Today, he is among the leading voices in amplifying women's hurdles through his creative use of mixed media, including acrylics, inks, oil, gouaches, and charcoal. His portraits of the female persona show worthy narratives ranging from everyday issues to society's most well-buried battles.

‘‘No Means No’’ Oil on Canvas, 36’’x24’’ “The Wall” Oil on Canvas, 36’’x24’’

Conn presents a thought-provoking visual narrative with bold textures, masterful light, and symbolic imagery. He 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 his subjects' hearts and exposing hidden emotions. Layers of female forms are captured in each of his paintings, focusing on the essence of women's courage and beauty.