{"title":"Ricky Drew","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Ricky Drew Artist\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/files\/Ricky_Drew_WWW_Image.jpg?v=1787796103%22%20\" style=\"margin-right: 40px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\" width=\"238\" height=\"234\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicky Drew is a contemporary New Zealand artist originally from Dunedin, whose love of creating and designing has been at the heart of his practice for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background as a sign-writer, Ricky spent years painting vehicles, buildings, and murals, bringing imagination and precision to every project. That love of designing and creating has always been a part of his artistic practice. He has always loved using his imagination to create, and there is something very special about seeing his work come together. While his work has evolved from large scale surfaces to canvas, that same love of creating remains at the heart of his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicky’s paintings are known for their clarity, precision and distinctive style, often leaning towards photorealism. His still lifes bring a fresh perspective to familiar subjects, from fresh fruit and pantry staples to beloved Kiwi classics, while his streetscapes take us into the quieter corners of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something wonderfully familiar about Ricky’s work as he gives us reason to pause and find beauty and interest in the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicky has had solo exhibitions in Dunedin and Melbourne, as well as taking part in numerous group and fundraising exhibitions, with his paintings finding homes throughout New Zealand and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are absolutely delighted to welcome Ricky to the gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/collections\/IMG_3802.jpg?v=1787797325","url":"https:\/\/turuagallery.co.nz\/collections\/ricky-drew.oembed","provider":"Turua Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}