Richard Keen Biography
Richard Keen is a visual artist based in Maine. Originally from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, he earned a BFA from Millikin University and an MA from S.U.N.Y. Albany.
Specializing in abstraction, Keen’s work explores the relationship between place and perception through bold color, geometric forms, and the intersection of natural and built environments. His artistic vision is deeply influenced by coastal landscapes and his years of experience as a commercial diver.
Keen’s work is held in public and private collections internationally and has been featured in the U.S. State Department’s Art in Embassies program. He has received multiple grants from institutions such as the Maine Arts Commission, the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and Rhode Island Sea Grant. His recent solo exhibitions include the Midwest Museum of American Art, the Garage Art Center in Queens, Moss Galleries in Portland, and the Zillman Art Museum in Bangor. He also exhibits with Anita Rogers Gallery and The Painting Center in New York City.
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.
