Richard Roth is an accomplished American artist renowned for his abstract geometric paintings that explore the interaction between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms. His work often incorporates elements from various facets of material culture, such as product design, fashion, and architecture, engaging with themes of modernism and the everyday.
Roth received his BFA from The Cooper Union and an MFA from the Tyler School of Art. His career includes extensive teaching, notably as a professor emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he served from 1999 to 2015 and chaired the Painting and Printmaking Department for nine years. Roth's contributions to academia also extend to his work at The Ohio State University, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the University of California, Berkeley.
His art has been widely exhibited both in the United States and internationally. Notable exhibitions include solo shows at the Reynolds Gallery, David Richard Gallery, and internationally at venues like Valletta Contemporary in Malta and the Museum of Modern Art in Saitama, Japan. Roth's works are held in prestigious collections such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.
In addition to his visual art practice, Roth has engaged in literary pursuits, publishing his debut novel "NoLab" in 2019. He is also a co-editor of the book "Beauty is Nowhere: Ethical Issues in Art and Design" and co-author of "Color Basics" and "Design Basics 3D".
Roth's work has been recognized with several awards, including a Visual Artists Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1991 and fellowships from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. His innovative "Box Paintings" and "3D Polychrome Object Paintings" showcase his interest in extending the boundaries of traditional painting by creating engaging, multi-dimensional works that challenge viewer perception.