Paul Richmond Blog

With my partner, Dennis Niekro (the model for The Snake Charmer ) at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery I had an incredible time during my first visit to Provincetown earlier this month for the opening of my two-person show with Thomas Acevedo at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery . What a wonderful experience! It was an honor to share the space with Tom's beautiful paintings. With Thomas Acevedo and his paintings at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery I was really proud to see my "Ringmasters & Fabulous Oddities" series come together, and it was fun to meet and chat with the 200+ visitors to the gallery and hear what paintings were their favorites. As it was Bear Week in Provincetown, The Bear Tamer was particularly popular! "Ringmasters & Fabulous Oddities" series I was excited that Brian Williams, the model for The Strong and Silent Type , was able to join us for the trip and be there at the opening. Brian Williams with The Strong and Silent Type Also featured...

This Friday, July 6, my exhibit with Thomas Acevedo opens at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery in Provincetown. The reception begins at 7 PM, and the gallery is located at 432 Commercial St. Visit their website for more details. Here's a bit more about my new series that will be featured in the show: With a nod to vintage circus, sideshow, and burlesque posters, my series Ringmasters & Fabulous Oddities portrays scantily-clad male figures as star attractions. Their roles are varied – from The Snake Charmer with his cool, seductive gaze to The Bear Tamer , shown losing control of his act (and his pants!). This series also features two contemporary male burlesque dancers, Tom DeLish and Bobbie Burlesque, both of whom entice their audience to new understandings of male sexuality. By placing men center-stage as both storytellers and objects of desire, I seek to challenge traditional ideologies around gender roles. And the sumptuous imagery of the big top provides a perfect setting for ...

I'm excited to announce that I will be part of a two-person exhibit this summer at Lyman-Eyer Gallery  in Provincetown with one of my favorite artists, Thomas Acevedo . Here's one of his incredible paintings, " The Prudent Man ." For my part, I am creating a new series called "Ringmasters & Fabulous Oddities," a series inspired by vintage circus, sideshow, and burlesque posters. I hope you can join Thomas and me for the opening reception on Friday, July 6 at 7 PM. Here's a link to the gallery's website with more info: Lyman-Eyer Gallery . The gallery owner tells me this is a busy time of year there, so if you're interested in attending, he recommends making travel arrangements early. See you in P-Town!

(l to r) Taking Inventory by Thomas Acevedo, Sanctuary by Paul Richmond, Resistance is Futile! by Robert Sherer I will be part of an upcoming group exhibition at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery in Provincetown, their Labor Day Open House which runs from Friday, September 2 through Wednesday, September 14. The show will feature my newest work along with that of other gallery artists including Thomas Acevedo and Robert Sherer. Opening Reception is Friday September 2 at 7 pm. Visit the gallery's website for more details.

I recently signed with Lyman-Eyer Gallery in Provincetown, Massachusetts to represent my work. I'm really excited to be taking this next step in my career, and am honored to be in the company of some of my favorite artists. A number of my paintings are now available exclusively through the Lyman-Eyer Gallery , so please visit my artist page on their site for purchase information. I will continue to operate my online store for the sale of additional paintings and prints. Join Lyman-Eyer's mailing list to receive updates about future exhibitions and new work added to the collection.