A Career in Visual Arts
Richard Mill is a painter, photographer, and sculptor born in Quebec City, Canada. His artistic practice is diverse, encompassing drawings, silkscreens, and architectural integrations. Throughout his career, he has served as a regular professor at Université Laval from 1973 to 2009. His work has been exhibited extensively across Quebec, Canada, and France, with notable solo exhibitions held at Galerie Jolliet, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, and the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal. His pieces have also been featured in various traveling exhibitions throughout Canada, including shows in New Brunswick, Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
Artistic Style and Recognition
Associated with the Minimalism movement, Mill's work has been described by critic René Payant as proposing the paradigms of minimalist art. His creative philosophy emphasizes a non-verbal mode of thought, suggesting that painting allows the brain to escape the constraints of verbal language. His contributions to the arts include serving as a founding member of the Chambre Blanche in Quebec and participating as a jury member for the Videre prize. His work is held in several collections, including the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Questions & Answers
Where are Richard Mill's artworks grouped by art movement?
The All Movements page groups Richard Mill's artworks by art movement.
In which historical period did Richard Mill work?
Richard Mill worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Can I study Richard Mill's use of color across all works?
Richard Mill's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
Where are Richard Mill's artworks grouped by palette?
The By Palettes page groups Richard Mill's artworks by their color palettes.
