Ric Conn

I am Following Picasso’s statement, “work is not to adorn walls, it is a weapon”
I aim my weapon toward social problems to inform and enhance the responsibilities of the viewer. My works are graphic depictions of serious problems. I believe that no subject should be sacro-sanct, untouchable. I believe every subject should be examined whether political, religious, or social and held to account
it is easy for people to not be concerned with situations that do not directly effect them. I aim to change that. Social problems should be everybody’s concern. My weapon of choice is art.
My work is done in an open ended series for subjects, such as, women’s empowerment and equality, mental health, organized religion and wildlife extinction.
These are subjects that are largely overlooked by society. My work is intended to open the eyes of those who do not see or choose to not see. My inspirations are: Picasso, Tracey Emin, Ralph Steadman, George Rollett

i am mostly self taught taking only college courses that would help my work

numerous exhibitions listed in my website