~ Biography ~
RichaR GobouT d/b/a (RIKXECOM)
RichaR GobouT (born 1959) began photographic art at age 9 (1968).
Early professional earnings started 1976 (age 17) through motel/hotel ground photography.
Opened first studio 1982 (age 23). Total visual arts span: 57 years (1968–2025).
Professional studio career: 43 years (1982–2025).
RIKXECOM
Identity & Background
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North‑American contemporary artist, born in 1959 in North America, now based in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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50+ year professional career spanning film, digital, and AI‑assisted eras.
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Operates independently under the name RIKXECOM, with transparent art‑based income and no political exposure.
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Rich cultural lineage:
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Descendant of J. Adélard Godbout, 15th Premier of Québec.
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Parisian maternal heritage with deep artistic roots.
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Formative Life & Medical Journey
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Diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome in pre‑teens; underwent multiple surgeries including Harrington instrumentation.
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Spent long periods immobilized in a Children’s Hospital Stryker frame, where drawing on a tray table became the origin of his artistic language.
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Medical X‑rays and one curated artwork archived at the University of Kansas Medical Center Harrington Archives, linking his story to medical history.
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Survived three profound near‑death experiences (NDEs) in the 1980s, shaping his worldview and artistic purpose.
Early Talents & Influences
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Youth chess champion at age 10.
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Early artistic training from his mother additional studies at Cardinal Villeneuve near Château Frontenac.
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My early earnings started in 1976 at age 17 my photographic monetary earning where then with ground photography of many motel/hotels by the Atlantic Ocean East Coast beach side (Broward County), followed by Aerial photography making Postcard for the Southeast Florida tourist trade (Dynacolors Miami).
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Background in sign‑making (Metro Sign Shop 17 then yrs old, Minneci Sign Design I was then 20 yrs old) honed precision, craftsmanship, and visual communication.
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self-taught photographic art starting at age 9 first monochrome film manual mechanical camera.
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first 35 m.m. Praktica camera age 12 all monochrome photography. fifty plus years in doing photographic art.
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Opened my first studio at age 23, still using 35 m.m. Kodachrome 64 color slide film.
Artistic Philosophy
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Art as escape, resilience, and spiritual reflection.
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Works express subconscious, spiritual journey, and the power of the human spirit.
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Mission: create meaningful pieces that evoke joy, imagination, exploration, and emotional resonance.
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Deep commitment to accessibility, especially through tactile art for visually impaired audiences.
Tactile & Multisensory Art
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Signature tactile abstract works with layered textures, peaks, and valleys.
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Designed for both sighted and visually impaired audiences—inviting touch as a primary mode of engagement.
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Example: L’Oeuf Or (Golden Egg), a foundational tactile piece.
Nature & Garden Sanctuaries
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Creative inspiration drawn from personal Certified Wildlife Habitats in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
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Former member of horticultural therapy associations; integrates healing‑garden philosophy into artistic practice.
Technique & Tools
A hybrid practice combining traditional, digital, and AI‑assisted methods:
Traditional & Digital
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Film and digital photography
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Acrylic spray techniques
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Mixed media and custom digital workflows
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Drawing tablets, LCD pads, Wacom, XPPEN, Corel Pro Suite, DxO, InPixio, ArtRage, OpenCanvas, OBS, Mirage, and more.
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1977–1979: Vocational electronics training (3 years pre-studio)
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1975–2025: Professional visual art practice (50 years)
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Studio opened in started in 1979 opened for business in 1982 now relocated in Palm Beach County, Florida since 2022
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Total: over 50 years in visual art
AI & Algorithmic Curation
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Curated 47 works from 2,200+ outputs, applying a 50+year RGB mastery to algorithmic selection.
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Treats AI as a tool not an autonomous creator maintaining full artistic intentionality.
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Early Adopter 2023: January–March 2023 unrestricted algorithmic access.
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Curated 47 works from 2,200 total generative outputs.
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Selection methodology: Artist-directed RGB color-channel sequencing identical to 43 years of traditional photographic practice.
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All works authenticated prompt signature markers confirmed impossible under post-2024 systems.
RGB Continuum Methodology
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Core principle across all mediums: artist‑directed RGB decision‑making.
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Unifies film, digital, acrylic spray, and AI curation into one continuous artistic identity.
Eco‑Conscious Practice
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Non‑toxic acrylic inks
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Recyclable framing materials
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Energy‑efficient high‑SEER computers
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Automated, low‑waste workspace
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Sustainable canvas and digital‑first workflows
Exhibitions & Recognition
Work featured across TV, magazines, galleries, and international exhibitions.
Highlights include:
CBS New York City, Architectural Digest segment May 21st, 2023, + August 20th, 2023, twice same year, 5 million Viewers
Verzasca Foto Festival Awards
Observica contemporary art magazine, Impulse Edition 2023
Santa Fe Convention Center Art Gallery Show 2023
SoloS - 10th International Solo Exhibitions 2023
Camelback Gallery Featured Artist, Arizona 2023
London Art Biennale 2024
Fotofestival Lenzburg - SYNTHESIS 2024
Exhibizone Juried International exhibition 2023
Exhibition at Photoville, New York City 5 burrows 2023
Curves - juried international group exhibition
Mounts Botanical Garden 16th annual 2024
Aesthetics exhibition Publication, Gallerium & The Book of Arts
Curves exhibition in 14 countries
London, England the New Artist 5th Edition Boomer Gallery UK 2024
Gallerium Emotions exhibition & Publication
Historical Collections at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Paul R. Harrington, MD, The Harrington Archives.
Laguna, California
Vancouver, Canada
HMVC Gallery New York the Sweet Life Exhibition
TSX - HMVC Time Square Jumbotron Outdoor TV Display
Artifact New York 2023
NYC4 PA Photographic Art "Luminosity"
Naturalist Gallery of Contemporary Art, Juried Exhibition
Circle Foundation for the Arts, Paris France
Commercial Art Design custom designed for USMobile 2024
International Color Awards, Beverly Hills California
Certification: Artmajeur & Akoun, World Leader Art Market
Information Montpelier France, Europe 2024
2024 RIKXECOM Artist Value Certification $2800 EUR (65X50CM)
Miami Art Week 2023 "Coeur de Bijoux"
Art Basel Miami 2023, Booth 100 RIKXECOM's First Exhibition
ARTSY NET Online Art Brokerage N.Y. 2024
Creation Station Palm Beach, Florida Art Fair 2024
LA Art Show Los Angeles Convention Center 2024 "Teardrop"
"RIKXECOM BEE ONE" Juried & published 2023 Juried and in gallery exhibition in Palm Beach, Florida Cultural Council event called "The Pollinators" Starting on April 19th, 2024.
CBS Broadcast Television, New York City, "Peace Sun" March 31st, 2024, two consecutive years.
Artexpo New York Exhibition Pier 36, more than 200 International Galleries and artists,
2024 RIKXECOM Contemporary Abstract
Solo Show Exhibition on Global Painting Conclave
Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Southampton New York 11968
CBS Broadcast Television, New York City, September 29th,
Donated Art Fundraising Auction Kids Summer Camp Papillon 2024
Basel Miami Art Week Wynwood Red Dot December 2024
SOLO Art Exhibition South Palm Beach February 2025
Permanent Exhibition South Palm Beach City Hall 2025
Carrousel Du Louvre 9 Artworks Art Shopping Paris, France October 2025
Biennale XV Fortress De Basso " The Eye" Florence, Italy October 2025
Basel Wynwood Village Red Dot Miami 2025 "Intrepid des Bois"
Cultural Council the Short List 2026 "RIKXECOM Pastel Flowers"
Paris, France 16e Salon International d'art contemporain "RIKXECOM Calm Water" 2026
Published in Contemporary Art Magazine issue #64, 2025
Artistonish Page 71 " RIKXECOM Dark Sun Up "
Exposition Collective a l'International art Gallery, Paris France 2026
Cultural Council "Being Well ~ Well Being" Exhibition February 2026
Published article in the newspaper " Le Soleil de la Floride " February 17th, 2026
Artistic Identity
RIKXECOM is a unified artist whose life from childhood confinement to decades of photographic mastery and all digital forms and implementing them in my always evolving art craft as they became available, it has forged a practice rooted in intentionality, resilience, multisensory experience, and boundary‑pushing innovation across traditional, digital, and AI‑assisted mediums.
Some of my private collectors:
Private Collection Montreal, Canada
Private Collection New Brunswick, Canada
Private Collection Stoneham, Canada
Private Collection Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private Collector Boca Raton, Florida
Private Collector Boynton Beach, Florida
Private collector Levis Quebec Canada
Private collector New Brunswick, Canada
More details technique engaged in creative work.
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Film and Digital incorporating traditional techniques, this combination allows for a diverse range of visual elements in creative projects.
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Digi-Assist using a computer as a tool to assist in painting and creating digital art software that simulates traditional painting techniques.
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Digital LCD Creative Design drawing tablet with an LCD screen offers a more natural and precise way to create digital art. It allows for direct stylus input on the screen, making the creative process more intuitive.
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Digital Drawing digital pen essential tool for precise and fine control over the artwork. It mimics the feel of traditional drawing tools.
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Digital Board graphics tablet/interactive display that aids in creating artwork.
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Corel Suite pro a suite of software for graphics and design, including CorelDRAW and Corel Painter, used for digital illustration and design.
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InPixio software suite for editing and enhancement, for refining and editing used in multimedia projects.
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DxO software known for image optimization, correction, and enhancement, for refining visual elements.
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NCH Suite Software provides a range of multimedia tools, including video and audio editing software. These tools can contribute to multimedia projects involving film and digital media.
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OBS Studio is open-source software for live streaming and video recording. It's a popular choice for content creators who want to incorporate live elements into their multimedia work.
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Hipaw Mirage software designed for creating animated images from static and dynamic element to my multimedia projects.
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ArtRage 7 digital painting software that simulates real-world painting tools and textures, to create digital paintings.
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Faber-Castell color pencil, EcoPencil Supersoft, iskn Repager tablet using thick 3.8mm leads and a Vinyl Eraser.
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OpenCanvas digital painting software that offers a wide range of brushes for artistic effects.
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Drawing tablet XPPEN Artist 22R pro graphics + Slide N Scan film and slide scanner, Pixillion image file converter
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Zoner Studio X & OpenCanvas7 software, Mirage 64 bits.
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Wacom Intuos pro Expresskeys 8192 precision graphics creative flow with multi-touch gestures.
My utilization of diverse set of tools and software to bring is artistic visions to life. These tools and stages help me achieve the desired results, whether it's creating digital paint, or producing multimedia content that incorporates elements of still frame paused film and digital media.
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1. Legal Identity
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RichaR GobouT d/b/a Registration Number G23000064727
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Professional / Artist Name: RIKXECOM Floria Registered Document Number L22000077006
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Primary Income Source: Sale of original artworks, commissions, exhibitions, and digital art licensing
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Full Name: RichaR GobouT d/b/a (doing business as)
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Legal Birth Year: 1959 [NOTARIZED]
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RIKXECOM Registered artist name in Florida
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Florida Document Number: L22000077006
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Nationality: Canadian‑American
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Residency: Boynton Beach, Florida, USA
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Occupation: Contemporary Artist Career Span: 57 years (visual arts, 1968–2025) / 43 years (professional studio practice, 1982–2025)
2. Professional Background
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Contemporary artist with a long‑standing career spanning traditional, digital, and AI‑assisted mediums.
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Known for multisensory, tactile abstract works designed for both sighted and visually impaired audiences.
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Exhibited internationally across North America and Europe, with features in galleries, publications, and broadcast media.
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Operates independently as a sole artistic practice; no complex business structures, subsidiaries, or beneficial‑ownership layers.
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Maintains transparent, art‑based revenue streams consistent with the profile of a long‑established working artist.
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Contemporary artist with 57 years of visual arts practice (1968–2025) and 43 years of professional studio-based career (1982–2025).
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Self-taught monochrome photography (age 9); early professional earnings in ground/aerial photography (1976–1982); professional studio established (1982); acrylic-spray abstraction (2022–2025); AI-assisted curation (March–June 2023).
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Spans traditional film, digital, and AI-assisted mediums.
3. Source of Wealth (SoW)
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Lifetime career as a professional artist, including:
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Sales of physical artworks
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Digital and AI‑assisted works
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Exhibition participation
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Licensing and publication features
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Additional background in sign‑making and visual communication early in career.
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No involvement in high‑risk industries, financial services, or unrelated commercial sectors.
4. Geographic Footprint
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Primary residence and studio in Florida, USA.
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Artistic activity across:
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United States
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Canada
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United Kingdom
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Europe (various exhibitions and publications)
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No operations in sanctioned or high‑risk jurisdictions.
5. Public Exposure
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Public figure only in the context of the arts.
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Not a Politically Exposed Person (PEP).
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No known sanctions, adverse media, litigation, or regulatory concerns.
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Public visibility stems from exhibitions, advocacy for accessibility in the arts, and media features.
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I confirm that I am not Politically Exposed Person.
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I confirm that OFAC are not applicable to me.
6. Business Purpose for Platforms / Institutions
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To sell, authenticate, or distribute artworks (physical or digital).
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To receive payments for art sales, commissions, and licensing.
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To participate in global art marketplaces, NFT platforms, and gallery networks.
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To maintain transparent, compliant financial relationships aligned with artistic activity.
7. Risk‑Relevant Notes
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Low‑risk profile under standard KYC/AML frameworks:
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Clear, legitimate source of wealth
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Long, documented career
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No political exposure
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No complex corporate structures
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No high‑risk jurisdictions
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Artistic practice includes digital and AI‑assisted work, but all outputs are artist‑directed and intentionally curated.
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Verisart Verified RIKXECOM RichaR GobouT d/b/a
8. Summary Statement
RichaR GobouT d/b/a, (RIKXECOM) is a Canadian‑American contemporary artist based in Florida with a 50‑year career in traditional, digital, and multisensory art. His income derives exclusively from the creation and sale of artworks, exhibitions, and licensing. He has no political exposure, no adverse media, and no involvement in high‑risk industries. His professional activities are transparent, art‑focused, and conducted across North America and Europe.
Artist Statement
My work explores the invisible architecture of reality: the movement of electrons, the flow of energy, and the translation of that energy into visual experience.
Life as we know it is nothing but a movement of electrons and so is my art.
Working across photography, digital abstraction, and generative systems, I approach the image as a field of energy rather than a static representation.
Light, color, and structure become the materials through which I investigate the relationship between technology, perception, and consciousness.
The works often emerge from a dialogue between human intuition and computational systems, where I guide generative processes through carefully constructed RicKART prompts and curatorial selection.
My practice is not about the machine producing images it is about the artist orchestrating possibility.
By directing multiple systems and evaluating thousands of outputs, I transform computational abundance into deliberate artistic form.
What is shown is only a small fraction of what is generated. Selection becomes the final brushstroke.
The visual language of my work frequently returns to fundamental digital structures such as the RGB color spectrum the numerical intensities that translate electronic signals into visible light.
These elemental systems mirror the underlying structures of nature itself patterns, movement, and transformation.
Throughout my career, my work has been exhibited internationally and presented across diverse platforms, reflecting an ongoing exploration of how contemporary art evolves alongside technological change.
Ultimately, my work asks a simple but profound question
If reality itself is an electrical phenomenon, then what is art if not the visible choreography of those electrons?
Through abstraction, technology, and intuition, I attempt to make that choreography visible.
Electrons become Light.
Light becomes Image.
Image becomes Consciousness.
Life is the movement of electrons and through abstraction, technology, and light, RIKXECOM makes that movement visible.
RIKXECOM
Early Technical Foundations (Sheridan & Coconut Creek, 1977)
In 1977, RIK’s technical foundations were shaped through vocational electronics training in both Hollywood and Coconut Creek, Florida. At Sheridan Vocational‑Technical Center, and through additional technical coursework in Coconut Creek, he received hands‑on instruction in radio and television electronic repair, signal flow, and component‑level diagnostics.
Working directly with CRT systems and analog display circuitry, he learned the fundamentals of RGB color behavior, chroma/luma separation, and the internal logic of image formation knowledge that would later echo through his tactile and multisensory artistic practice.
During this period, Sheridan’s electronics program also received a surplus MODCOMP minicomputer previously used in NASA’s real‑time aerospace environments.
RIK was among the students who trained on this modular system, learning to troubleshoot backplanes, logic boards, and early digital architectures at a time when computer repair was not yet a formal discipline.
This placed him at the intersection of analog electronics, early computing, and visual signal systems years before personal computers became common.
By the time he graduated well before 1980 RIK had already developed a rare combination of skills: radio and television repair, RGB system understanding, digital logic, and hands‑on experience with NASA‑retired computing hardware.
These early technical experiences formed a deep internal framework that continues to inform his artistic approach, shaping his sensitivity to structure, perception, multisensory engagement, and the hidden systems that connect technology and human experience.
RIKXECOM Marfanite Bright Star
RIK CREATION #1925 Wednesday March 13th, 2023, 2:34:47 PM
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RIKXECOM Artwork RIK CREATION "Crystal" is a set of 8 curating testing process done in March 2023
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Original RIK CREATION #473 Wednesday March 13, 2023, 9:41:47 AM never exposed currently in archive.
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RIKXECOM
Electrons become Light.
Light becomes Image.
Image becomes Consciousness.
E → L → A
Electrons → Light → Art
Rather than accepting algorithmic outputs, I curated many works from thousands+ possibilities selecting according to the same RGB continuum methodology that had informed five decades of traditional practice.
In 2022, I extended this methodology into physical media. Computer-assisted design software now mapped RGB color-space decisions onto precision acrylic-spray patterns the same curatorial framework that had guided 50 years of photographic practice.
My artist-directed spray sequences recorded on digital files replaced older algorithmic application; I adapted intentionality transcending mediums making deliberate choices within systems (film, digital sensors, color models).
RIKXECOM (born 1959)
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