“Retrospective of Fred Tieken”
Royse Contemporary was honored to present the "Retrospective of Fred Tieken”. This exhibition highlighted his extraordinary work and life. It featured a broad selection of his work spanning throughout his artistic career, concluding with his final works never before exhibited.
Royse hand selected an iconic assortment of his mixed media and digital works. They truly showcase his expressionistic and painterly style that he brilliantly blended with his poignant commentary and humor.
As Fred would say, "Painting is like baring my soul to the world." His level of emotional commitment is beautifully and vividly demonstrated in his work.
“Illuminating his love of color and line and his diverse subject matter, Tieken emphasizes personal subjects and shares experiences with his viewers. His artwork offers wry social observations and smart symbolism, as well as a brief glimpse into his fascinating world, fueled by his passion for life, art, and music.
During his career he worked between his two beautiful studios in Paradise Valley, Arizona and Venice Beach, California. Tieken's work was featured in more than 60 juried exhibitions and one-person shows from coast-tocoast. He also exhibited in several major art fairs including Aqua Art Miami, XContemporary, Spectrum Miami, LA Art Show and Palm Springs Fine Art Fair.
He produced his final body of work featuring two digital art series titled: “ER” and “Brainstorm” in 2018. Royse Contemporary was honored to showcase and host Tieken’s final exhibition "Art, Music, Life, Repeat" in October 2019.
After several daunting years filled with medical battles, Fred passed away on April 18, 2022 and his beloved wife and partner Gail passed away on May 29, 2022. The Tieken’s were incredible people and so important to the art community here in Arizona and California, both through his artwork and their philanthropy.
Royse Contemporary built a long-term personal and professional relationship with the Tieken’s, sharing “they were an incredible couple whose commitment to the arts and building a stronger art community here in Arizona was very important to them, and it has been an honor to work with them on numerous projects over these last 12 years,” states Royse.
We hosted a beautiful reception celebrating the life and art of Fred and Gail Tieken on Thursday, February 2, 2023. With more than 300 people enjoying his work, sharing memories of the Tieken’s, and paying their respects over the course of the 3 hour event.
“Pass
the Mayo”
By Fred TiekenAcrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, 30”x40”, 2010, $3500
By Fred Tieken
Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas,
“Kowloon”36”x36”, $1500 By Fred Tieken
“Prickly Pear”Acrylic on Canvas, 30”x40”, $1500
“Fish Story”
By Fred Tieken
Acrylic on Wood Panel, 36”x24”, $1200
By Fred Tieken
“Grasshoppah”Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x30”, $800
“Brainstorm
Digital
By Fred Tieken
Series #15: Sound of Color”
Painting & Collage, Framed, 25”x19”, $500
“Brainstorm Series #5: Naughty Bunny”
By Fred Tieken
Digital Painting & Collage on Archival Paper, 13”x19”, Framed 18”x24”, $500
“Art Detour”
By Fred Tieken
Digital Painting & Mixed Media, Framed, 12”x16”, $100
Gallery view of the “Retrospective of Fred Tieken”
By Fred Tieken
“Till the Cows Come Home”Acrylic on Canvas, Floating Frame, 30”x24”, $1200
“Pig Family”
By Fred Tieken
Mixed Media Sculptures
By Fred Tieken
“Walter the Pigeon’s Big Mess”Acrylic on Canvas, Framed
“Krazy Kitty”
By Fred TiekenAcrylic & Found Objects on Canvas, 30”x40”, $2500
“No Drone Zone”
By Fred Tieken
Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, 24”x36”, $1200
“Geometry I”
By Fred Tieken
Acrylic on Canvas, Floating Frame, 24”x30”, $1200
“Geometry II”
By Fred Tieken
Acrylic on Canvas, Floating Frame, 24”x30”, $1200
By Fred Tieken
“Walkin’ the Dog”Acrylic on Canvas, Floating Frame, 30”x24”, $1200
a Croc”
By Fred Tieken
Mixed Media Sculpture, 18”x12”, $400
“Such
“Get Your Goat”
By Fred Tieken
Mixed Media Sculpture, 12’x12”, $400
By Fred Tieken
“The Future Is Now”Acrylic & Mixed Media on Foam Board, 24” x 36”, 2022, $700
Gallery view of the “Retrospective of Fred Tieken”
By Fred Tieken
“Modsquad”Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x24”, $700 By Fred Tieken
Mixed Media Sculptures,
“Mini Uno”
3”x6”
By Fred Tieken
“The Wing Store”Acrylic & Collage on Canvas,
36”x30”,$1500 By Fred Tieken
“Animals Ride for Free ”Acrylic on Canvas,
30”x24”, $1200By Fred Tieken
“Desert Sun”Acrylic on Canvas, 40”x30”, $1500
“Warmonger”
By Fred TiekenAcrylic & Found Objects on Canvas, 16”x20”, $600
By Fred Tieken
Acrylic & Found Objects on Canvas,16”x20”, 2022, $600
“New Orleans”
Patrons enjoying the work of Fred Tieken during the Scottsdale ArtWalk at Royse Contemporary.
By Fred Tieken
“Corndog
By Fred TiekenDigital Painting on Archival Paper, Framed, 13”x19”, $500
Champ ”
“ER Series: 3 Balls 2 Strikes”
By Fred TiekenDigital Painting on Archival Paper, Framed, 13”x19”, $500
By Fred Tieken
“Alta Vista”Acrylic & Enamel on Canvas, 24”x30”, $800 By Fred Tieken
24”x30”, $900
“Blackgreyred”Acrylic on Canvas, Framed By Fred Tieken
Digital Painting & Mixed Media, Framed, 12”x16”, $100
“High C”
“Flowers”
By Fred TiekenDigital Painting on Archival Paper, Framed, 15”x15”, $100
