Artists' Visions
George Rickey
Curator Patterson Sims speaks with sculptor George Rickey. Rickey is known for his kinetic sculptures, and his artwork has been displayed in the United States, Europe, Japan, and as part of the permanent collections at the Whitney Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Guggenheim. Rickey discusses the inspiration behind his work with connection to time and movement. He demonstrates the functionality of his pieces using a series of sketches. Sims and Rickey discuss Rickey’s influence in the art world, his career, and his inspiration for becoming an artist and sculptor.
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