Richard Keen Biography
Richard Keen (b. 1971) is a Maine based artist, whose abstract work explores the relationship between place and perception through his distinctive use of bold color, geometric forms, and the intersection of natural and built environments. His artistic vision is deeply influenced by coastal landscapes and many years spent as a commercial diver.
Originally from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Keen earned a BFA from Millikin University and an MA from SUNY Albany. Keen’s work is held in public and private collections nationally and internationally, and has been included in the US State Department’s Art in Embassies program. Keen has received multiple grants from institutions such as the Maine Arts Commission, the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and Rhode Island Sea Grant. Recent solo exhibitions include the Midwest Museum of American Art, the Garage Art Center in Queens, and the Zillman Art Museum in Bangor. Keen lives in Surry, Maine, where he maintains a studio.
In addition to his studio practice, Keen has completed numerous public art commissions, including large-scale murals for educational institutions and community spaces.
His work has been reviewed in Art New England, Portland Press Herald, Maine Home + Design, Dispatch Magazine, Fresh Paint Magazine, and Studio Visit Magazine.