Ric Abel Artist

Resident Artist and Co-Director of Spud Lane Gallery

Enquiries: hello@spudlane.com.au

Ric Abel is a man of many styles. Rather than being pigeonholed into doing just one thing, he is an artist who reinvents himself in almost every body of new work. Throughout his oeuvre though, there are recurring subjects and themes, whether it's the perils of Mr Squiggle or the plight of the Cyberman, Ric travels through landscapes, skulls and quasi-cubist forays.

An artist and former restaurateur, Ric Abel co-founded the Artichoke Gallery Café, a Bohemian-vibed restaurant and live music venue, with the primary aim to foster emerging local talent throughout the region, and which went on to become an institution in Manly NSW. The history of the venue included regular exhibitions of local artists, a broad range of art classes, art-themed corporate & fund raising events, and hosted over 3000 live gigs. It was also a film location for musician Jim Moginie (of Midnight Oil) directed by Robert Hambling; and rising star Iluka. Ric also produced Live at the Artichoke CDs to promote local musicians and many of the musicians also benefited by Ric's active promotion of their talent when they were hired for many outside private events. With all this history, it only seemed natural for Ric to conceive the SHAC Robertson, which he founded in 2018 as an artist collective. The SHAC went on to become an not-for-profit association with its own committee, resident artists, and NFP art gallery, and have since relocated to Bowral.

Abel was a finalist in the 2013 Blake Prize as well as a finalist in the Archibald's Salon des Rufusés.

Formerly represented by Maunsell Wickes, after being recommended to the Paddington gallery by John Olsen, Ric now prefers self representatation. His work can be viewed and acquired through Spud Lane Gallery.

Exhibition History and Prizes

Featured Artworks by Ric Abel

Nocturnal Muse, Ric Abel, 2016, Oil & acrylic on Spanish handmade paper mounted on canvas, 198 x 195cm

Puff A Morte, Ric Abel, 2015, Oil on linen, 201 x 120cm

Shed, Ric Abel, 2016, Oil on panel, 48 x 56cm

Skatter Skulls I, Ric Abel, 2015-16, Oil on linen unstretched, 210 x 109cm

Skatter Skulls II, Ric Abel, 2015-16, Oil on linen unstretched, 210 x 109cm

Skatter Skulls III, Ric Abel, 2015-16, Oil on linen unstretched, 210 x 109cm

Highlandscape 1, Ric Abel, 2014, Oil on linen, 80 x 60 cm (oval)

Highlandscape 6, Ric Abel, 2014, Oil on linen, 80 x 60 cm (oval)

Robbo-nude 1, Ric Abel, 2014, Oil on linen, 85.5 x 75cm

Robbo-nude 2, Ric Abel, 2014, Oil on linen, 100 x 120cm

Neddy 3, Ric Abel, 2013, Oil on canvas, 50 x 30cm (oval)

Ruminari 6, Ric Abel, 2013, Oil on linen, 52 x 44cm

Ruminari 1, Ric Abel, 2013, Oil on linen, 52 x 44cm

Ruminari 5, Ric Abel, 2013, Oil on linen, 52 x 44cm

Mother and Child, Ric Abel, c1993, Oil on canvas, 122 x 91cm

Marble Whippers, Ric Abel, 2015, Oil on linen, 50 x 122cm

Duel (lost love), Ric Abel, 2015, Oil on linen, 51 x 122cm

3rd of May Squiggle Assassinee, Ric Abel, 2001, Oil on canvas, 121 x 167cm

Robbo Mare, Ric Abel, 2012, Oil on linen, 120 x 184cm

Mad Habits 1, Ric Abel, 2013, Oil on canvas, 43 x 43cm

Mad Habits 2, Ric Abel, 2013, Oil on canvas, 43 x 43cm

Mad Habits 3, Ric Abel, 2013, Oil on canvas, 43 x 43cm

Rain on Main St Robertson, Ric Abel, 2014-2022, Oil on canvas, 60 x 50cm

Quarry, Ric Abel, 2014, Oil on canvas, 25 x 20 cm (oval)

InstaCats 2, Ric Abel, 2021, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 141 x 150cm

InstaCats 1, Ric Abel, 2021, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 141 x 150cm

Kangaloon morning, Ric Abel, , Oil on panel, 20 x 25cm

Skull, Ric Abel, , Oil on panel, 35 x 26cm

Quietude-3, Ric Abel, 2022, Oil on linen, 132 x 107cm

Nature Morte à la Bouteille I, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte au Buste I, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte au Bocal de Poissons, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte à la Sculpture de Braque, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Bocal aux Poissons II, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 141 x 150cm

Nature Morte aux Fruits I, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte au Crâne II, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte au Buste IV, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte à la Bouteille II, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Bocal aux Poissons I, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 141 x 150cm

Nature Morte au Buste III, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte au Crâne I, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Le Chevalet d’Artiste, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte au Panier de Fleurs, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Nature Morte au Buste II, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 95.5 x 75cm

Mystic Family, Ric Abel, 2022, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 141 x 150cm

InstaCat 1, Ric Abel, 2021, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 76 x 56cm

InstaCat 2, Ric Abel, 2021, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 76 x 56cm

InstaCat 4, Ric Abel, 2021, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 76 x 56cm

InstaCat 5, Ric Abel, 2021, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 76 x 56cm

InstaCat 6, Ric Abel, 2021, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 76 x 56cm

InstaCat 3, Ric Abel, 2021, Acrylic on Watercolour Paper mounted on aluminium, 76 x 56cm

Some of the above works are included in our current curation on display Friday to Sunday 10am-4pm. You may also contact us to arrange a virtual viewing or request a mock up of a piece in your home.

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Ric Abel Artist

Enquiries: hello@spudlane.com.au

Exhibition History and Prizes

Solo Exhibitions

Selected Group Exhibitions

Prizes

Featured Artworks by Ric Abel