Richard Knox

Born on February 22, 1954, Richard was raised in Boise, Idaho, and attended Idaho State University in Pocatello.

Upon obtaining a position with the United Nations Center (an affiliate of the United Nations Association), Richard relocated to Los Angeles, California, from 1973-75. His affiliation with the U.N. Center included Art Exhibition Coordinator for the “Arts of the World” program, Public Relations Demonstrator for the “Arts of Japan” exhibit and Assistant Coordinator for the annual United Nations Day Celebration.

During late 1975 and throughout 1976, Richard toured the world, travelling extensively throughout Europe, Africa, Asia Minor, the Far East, and the Indian Subcontinent.

Settling in in Portland, Oregon in 1978, Richard spent the next 13 years operating a successful full-time studio. In addition to his sculpting career, Richard served the local community by teaching sculpting to Portland Public School System students in his studio.

In 1985, Art Advocates commissioned Richard to produce 15 sculptures during a sailing voyage to Mexico.

Starting in 1986 and continuing for several years, Richard was assistant to Oregon sculptor laureate, Tom Hardy.

While travelling through India in 1991, Richard was commissioned to produce six wood sculptures. While on the Indian southwest coast, he was also the subject of a documentary produced by All India Television.

In 1992, Richard settled in the San Francisco Bay Area and operated his sculpture studio until 1995.

Since 1996 Richard has been living and sculpting in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Richard’s works have been published in The Oregonian newspaper, Sunset magazine, and The Rose Arts magazine, and have gained favorable recognition from L.A. Times art critic, Robert Pinkus. He is also the subject of a 1982 interview and film presentation by Kathy Walsh, titled “A Portfolio Plus.”

Most of Richard's art work is available in wood or bronze and bronze works can be scaled up.