The path of least resistance
, 2024Richard Heley’s The Path of Least Resistance is a dynamic and vibrant abstract painting that bursts with color, energy, and movement. This stunning diptych, created in acrylic on two panels measuring 183 x 244 cm in total, showcases Heley’s bold brushwork and masterful use of vivid hues.
Sweeping blues, radiant greens, and striking reds flow seamlessly across the composition, creating a sense of harmony and continuous motion.
Heley’s work defies convention, inviting viewers to explore a layered world of imagination and expression. Inspired by his travels, poetic endeavors, and interactions with nature, the painting reflects Heley’s love for freedom and creativity. The title, The Path of Least Resistance, alludes to the natural flow of energy — a concept beautifully embodied in the rhythmic lines and dynamic interplay of colors.
Perfect for modern living rooms, creative studios, or prominent gallery walls, this painting brings a sense of exhilaration and artistic exploration to any space. Richard Heley’s artistic journey, influenced by Gauguin, Chagall, and Sidney Nolan, shines through in this expressive masterpiece, captivating viewers with its imaginative energy.
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Richard Heley
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Biography
Richard Heley is a multi-talented visual artist, writer, performer, and songwriter. Born on May 29, 1950, in Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England, he emigrated to Australia with his family in 1965.
He attended Melbourne College of Education from 1969 to 1973.
Richard's artistic pursuits span various mediums and disciplines. As a visual artist, he is known for his painting, live performance painting, and interactive art with children. He is also an accomplished writer and performer of poetry, short stories, and children's stories. His talents as an international performance poet and songwriter have taken him on numerous tours and engagements, including several gigs sharing the stage with Joe Strummer’s early band the 101’s upstairs at The Chippenham.
In 1997, Richard became the Farrago UK Poetry Slam Champion, and he represented the UK as a member of the London team in the first World Championship Poetry Slam in Asheville, USA. He has toured the United States five times, sharing his poetic performances. Richard has also made significant contributions to the arts community, having founded the Paddington International Poetry Festival and curated and administered Jasmine Cottage Gallery in Derby and Maida Hill Place Gallery in London.
Art critic Nicholas Usherwood describes Richard Heley as an artist who defies conventions and embraces a diverse range of creative expressions. Richard's time in Australia and his experiences with passionate teachers left a lasting impression on his artistic journey. His paintings, influenced by his travels, collaborations, interactions with children, and poetic pursuits, exude rich imagery, bold brushwork, and vibrant colours. Richard's work invites viewers to enter his imaginative world with freedom and exhilaration, combining influences from Gauguin, Chagall, and Sidney Nolan while eschewing English restraint and reticence.
Richard Heley's creative career has been marked by a nonconformist spirit and a relentless pursuit of artistic exploration across various mediums, making him a unique and celebrated figure in the art world.