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Rick VanHook

@vanhookART

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About

Rick VanHook is a lifelong Searcy, Arkansas resident. He is an accomplished self taught abstract artist and recognized for his dynamic and captivating works. He has been passionate about art all his life and has honed his skills to develop a signature style. His works are characterized by bold colors, patterns and striking textures. While primarily working in acrylics and other mediums, unique tools and materials are used to create dimensional pieces that are both conceptually rich and make the perfect focal point in any room. Rick retired in 2015 to pursue art full time. He has had solo shows at Arkansas State University and Harding University and participated in many juried festivals including Crystal Bridges Museum Art Festival, The Other Art Show Dallas, Art on the Border Fort Smith and Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair.

Artist Statement

I am a self-taught abstract artist based in Searcy, Arkansas, whose work is rooted in a lifelong exploration of color, movement, and material. Since committing to art full time in 2015, I have developed a distinctive visual language defined by bold palettes, layered patterns, and richly textured surfaces. Working primarily in acrylics and mixed media, I incorporate unconventional tools and materials to build dimensional compositions that invite both visual and physical engagement. My process is intuitive and responsive—each piece evolving through a balance of control and spontaneity, where gesture, rhythm, and surface become essential elements of the final work. I am drawn to the tension between structure and freedom, creating paintings that feel both dynamic and resolved. My intention is to produce work that is not only conceptually engaging, but also transformative within a space—pieces that hold presence, energy, and depth.

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