
ABOUT THE ARTIST
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Richard was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming USA and in 2002 with his family, moved to Australia. Looking for a hobby, Richard dragged a fallen Poplar tree into his shed and tried his hand at carving. Richard had recently seen a performance of a Maori Haka and was inspired to carve a Maori influenced Totem Pole. He had not quite finished this piece when he was diagnosed with Leaukemia and subsequently endured a Bone Marrow transplant.
After a brush with such a life altering disease, Richard viewed life very differently. Richard's hidden talent led him to never return to his 'day job' and pursue this artistic path. He built a studio in Barkers Creek, Victoria and the creations you see on this web site are glimpses of Richard's Wyoming heritage coupled with a love of iconic Australian images.
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2014, Richard was honored to be invited to participate and exhibit at World Wood Day, held in Fujian Province, China.
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Richard has been invited to teach classes for the annual 3 day Carve-in, hosted by Mannningham Woodcraft.
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He has also been invited to be guest speaker for numerous clubs and events.
HONOURS AND AWARDS :
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FEB 2017: Named as the Official Woodcarver of the Royal Australian Navy
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JUNE 2015: Castlemaine Rotary Art Show. Winner Best 3 Dimensional Art Work.
MARCH 2014: World Wood Day, Fujian Province, China. Sponsored Invitation.
Exhibiton & demonstrator, 18 day Exhibhition & Cultural Tour.
JUNE 2014: Castlemaine Rotary Art Show. Winner Best 3 Dimensional Art Work.
JUNE 2012: Castlemaine Rotary Art Show. Winner Best 3 Dimensional Art Work.
SEPT 2012: Royal Melbourne Show. 1st Prize Woodcarving.
JUNE 2012: Sutton Grange Art Show. Highly Commended Sculpture.
SEPT 2012: Royal Melbourne Show. 2nd Prize Sculpture Freeform.
OCT 2011: Lot 19 art Space, Castlemaine. Winner Tonks Sculpture Award.
RICHARD YATES
SCULPTURE