Ray Richardson Woolwich Dockyard, Londres, b. 1964
This sporting life, 1992
Oil on canvas / Óleo sobre tela
167 x 167 cm
65 3/4 x 65 3/4 in
65 3/4 x 65 3/4 in
© 1992 Ray Richardson / Courtesy Fundación AMMA
Photo: Alejandro Paez
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Ray Richardson’s painting depicts a man kneeling in a field with a dog on his head while juggling. In the background, a blue sky with a large white cloud surrounds the figures. Richardson paints observations of his working-class world in southeast London.
Over time, he has captured not only everyday scenes from southeast London but also a broader social landscape, blending criticism, humor, and personal concerns. Richardson uses his iconic English Bull Terrier as a metaphor or double in his narrative, which unfolds in urban and coastal landscapes, around caravans, and on soccer fields.