Rhett Lynch Biography

B 1959

Rhett has been working as a professional artist for thirty years. He has found expression in a variety of mediums, from hand-woven tapestries to sculpture, drawings to monotypes and paintings in oil and acrylic. Rhett continues to experiment with various materials, always seeking a broader visual vocabulary; he believes that this brings more power, life, and intensity to his art. He has focused on a broad range of subject matter, depicted in realistic as well as abstract manner; from the human form to animals, landscapes, icons, archetypes, myth, and legend – subjects whimsical to mystical. Rhett refers to his work as a visual journal, recording his experiences as a tourist of life. He draws from the well of his Indigenous heritage and his work is a testament to the deeply powerful symbols found there; images conveying a universal message which crosses all cultural boundaries. Although varying greatly in medium and subject matter, all of Rhett’s work contains a common thread: intensity of color and multifaceted intent. His paintings are deeply personal, complex and moving, sometimes disturbingly so, providing an interactive experience provoking thought, evoking emotion, and leaving a lasting imprint on the psyche.

SELECTED COLLECTIONS:

Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. Albuquerque, NM

Oklahoma Arts Center. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Jesuit Museum. Dallas, Texas

CNN. Atlanta, Georgia

Danny Sullivan. Indianapolis 500 Winner

Steven Forest. Author and Astrologer

Lee Trevino. Professional Golfer

Salley Kellerman. Actor

Bridget Nelson. Actor

John Nichols. Author