Richard Deacon

English, born Wales

1949, Wales, United Kingdom

British artist Richard Deacon offers a tour of his studio and explains why he thinks of himself as a “fabricator,” a word that conveys his role as both a sculptor and a storyteller. He provides insight into his artistic process and delves into his ideas about materials, language, and form.

Related ideas:
Fred Wilson’s culturally-charged collections: https://youtu.be/k1hrrIpCJbI
Petah Coyne’s language of materials: https://youtu.be/sDpSJcv7Rbs

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