Richey Wikipedia - Google Docs

Richey Wikipedia - Google Docs

Beverly M. Richey (born April 25, 1953) is an American artist known for her work in cake, waste, feminist art, political conceptual performances, early social engagement and the significance of local issues in creating art. (foot note?)

 

Lenore Tawney (born Leonora Agnes Gallagher; May 10, 1907 – September 24, 2007) was an American artist known for her drawings, personal collages, and sculptural assemblages, who became an influential figure in the development of fiber art.[1]

 

Early life and education[edit]

The younger of two children born in New Haven, Ct to  American born Jewish parents Helen Liner Richey and Herman Richey. She left home at 18 to begin her college studies. Richey attended Upsala College in East Orange, NJ for a semester before returning to New Haven, Ct where she worked to support herself and began studies at South Central Community College. Upon completing that she moved to Storrs Ct to continue to study psychology at the University of Connecticut.

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ARTIST BIO: BEV RICHEY

    Born in New Haven, CT, USA Bev Richey was exposed early in life to the separation of head and heart and raised in an intellectual community while living in a spiritually intuitive Jewish home.

This early dichotomy continues to inform her art practice.. 

    As an artist, arts organizer, and arts administrator she encouraged and supported artists and non-artists alike to work together on ephemeral public artworks. This work reached a pinnacle with a commission by the city of New Haven that incorporated over a hundred active participants from diverse backgrounds working together to develop and deliver over 3500 pieces of birthday cake free to the New Haven community. 

    Having accomplished numerous artistic goals related to community and inclusivity, Richey was then ready to move on. Her experience growing up in a deeply divided community created an interest in exploring issues related to private versus public. This made the midwest fertile ground for her interests. Settling on a ridge in the driftless region of Wisconsin, Richey was inspired and informed by the natural world as well as the nearby small but diverse communities.  

A move to Milwaukee a decade later brought the opportunity for her to re-engage in urban culture. She was able to advance her interest in Art History studies at UWM and in 2013 joined the Midwest Jewish Artists Laboratory. The Midwest Jewish Artists’ Laboratory was founded and directed by Jody Hirsh, Jewish Education Director f funded by the Covenant Foundation. It was founded and directed by Jody Hirsh, Jewish Education Director at the JCC became central in Richey’s art life.  She credits the focus of a yearly theme of study,  semi-monthly sessions with an annual exhibition requirement, combined with developing relationships with other Jewish artists, as a critical factor in her current studio practice. After six years of active LAB participation, Richey remains committed.

    Richey has an undergraduate degree in psychology followed by university studio art classes, an artist apprenticeship, and advanced studies in Art History. In her early years working as an arts administrator,  she co-founded and co-directed several artists’ organizations while serving on local nonprofit arts boards.

 

    Richey continues to keep up with developments in the field of neuropsychology including neurotheology.  She is currently focusing on the role the mind plays in the physical and spiritual realms. Her work is informed by scientific research, as well as ancient and contemporary spiritual teachings. 

September 2019

Milwaukee, Wi. USA