RIKXECOM

                                                    The Interview with RIKXECOM Richar Gobout

                                                                 by the PJAS Curational Team

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                                                                                    Personal Background

 

 Did you grow up in an environment that valued literature, art, or writing?

 

 I did grow up in an environment that valued art and literature, my mother Lise made sure  of it at an early age I was five with a 24 volume encyclopedia plus 2 dictionaries and other series of informative book group, she  promoted education at an early and I am very thankful to this day of her initiative.

 

Since an early age writing did grow on me the older I got the better it got the more interest in literature promoted my writing desire, so wrote my first book in 2026 a poetic biographical manuscript 133 pages 11 x 8.5 inches

 

Art on the other hand she initiated the spark that never went out.

 

      Was there a specific moment or experience that drew you to art or writing?

 

Art was a natural from my mother then from school and also in the children hospital while motionless in a Stryker suspension bed either facing up or facing down with equal time a rotation required my the medical staff so while in the down position I had a metal tray attached to the Stryker metal frame and could draw for hours my art development progressed in order to busy my mind at age four.

 

Writing after Universite Laval English writing course finally I wrote in color instead of black and white the descriptive difference is wonderful.

 

      Do you have any formal education in art, writing, or literature?

 

Art classes weekly Les Art Plastiques in my French elementary school did it for me

 

 

      If yes, how has your formal education shaped your work?

 

Of course it formed my art education giving my mind the liberty to create freely and it was encouraged from my mother to my art teachers.

 

      If not, how did you develop your artistic or writing skills and knowledge?

My artistic visual skills were ongoing since age five to this day we never stop learning ever an end to art.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                  Creative Journey

 

      Do you experiment with different genres, styles, or mediums in your work?

 

Experimenting is my Raison d’Etre nothing else matter if I could produce 24/7 I would fine with that but we artist still need regenerative sleep, which as given me most of my creative ideas at night I write them down always before they dissipate into oblivion.

 

 

      If yes, what motivates you to explore different genres, styles, or mediums?

 

The art drive is automatic you have it as a genetic trait it make my brain smile whe I see new vision new art project I have enough for  2 lifetime.

 

 

      If not, what draws you to stick with your chosen genre, style, or medium?

 

Not any genre in particular will satisfy my thirst for creation all genre that are within my reach will be employed.

 

 

      Are there recurring themes or motifs in your work?

 

Nature and Abstract are strong rallying point for my mind to be satisfied in creating ne w visual art.

 

 

      If yes, what do these themes or motifs represent to you?

 

Nature first for wellbeing therapy in itself then from that energy come the abstract world for my mind to travel freely , a chance to express oneself is wonderful.

 

 

      Who are some of the artists, writers, or poets who have significantly influenced your work?

 

Gustav Klimp the others are in my mind but no names in particular come to  mind, but influence no I go from myself my life upbringing my desire to express my self I need no model I follow my instinct and self instruct myself as I go along my desire to learn is never satisfied my curiosity is the greatest asset in creation it is always  the what if that promote the ideas into realities.

 

 

     How have these influences impacted your approach and style?

 

No influence I look and respect their style no need to copie  would not be satisfying in any way originality need it very own source of inspiration, living life bring inspiration.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                Creative Process

 

      Do you follow a specific routine or ritual before you start creating?

 

Creating is day and night even in the shower new ideas come up, sleep for me produces the most projects.

 

 

      If yes, can you describe these rituals or routines?

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 Routines could be music if the mood requires it with specific music style for the mood and of course complete darkness only my computer screen to process abstract or photographs once locked in the studio it is the space no windows no phones no disruptions allowed.

 

 

       Do you often find inspiration from your surroundings?

 

Inspiration is everywhere if you learn to see it I developed the photographer eye early on it as been beneficial all along on my journey, but nature my own botanical tropical garden environment for 30 years as given me lots of colors since I mostly plant flowers and flowering trees.

 

From the garden my art continued and then came butterfly and the honey bees a whole new universe open up for me the miniaturization of live in minute details is really fascinating to observe and capturte on film to be later digitize into abstract art.

 

      If yes, can you share an example of how your environment has inspired a specific piece?

 

The Monarch is from my garden my own seeds from milkweed to  growing plant to flowers to feed the monarch and the cycle begin again the caterpillar with their pretty Yellow stripes will eat the plant a symbiosis exist between the two and the  opportunity for photographs at the right of the day for the proper light once captured I will use program to make look as if painted on canvas, one such artwork asd travel in exhibition around the world.

 

The honey bee is also here in my garden and became famous in one of my art those pollinators are important but also great subject for natural artworks.

 

 

      What does a typical day in your creative life look like?

 

Early outdoor garden visit camera with me in case of special vision to capture, then at the computer many ongoing project will get some attention depend on my mood see mood is most important the creative energy is never forced it flow naturally, an invisible force must not be tampered with.

 

 

       How do you handle creative blocks or periods of low inspiration?

 

I walk away often for my mind to rest and refresh block are never an issue since I never allow pressure from the outside world it would destroy inspiration freedom is mandatory the mind must be free or else noting will come of it.

 

 

       Can you share a specific project or piece that was particularly challenging or rewarding, and what you learned from it?

 

My New York CBS Television Sunday morning TV show presentation of my RIKXECOM Sun Artworks brought tears to my eyes, it was presented 3 times in a two year period the emotion ran really high, that was a revelation for me it open up my public stage to present myself, all my life people admired my work and were always telling me you should be here and there, I never competed I did for myself for my soul wellbeing only in my sixties did I realized we artist provide moment of evasion for peoples to enjoy themselves and getting lost in our art presentations I notice their face changes their smiles there fixation it was all a natural event but I neve rpaid attention to it.

 

So now I know why we offer it to the population at large I now understand, I given art and pleased to give some away, if it was about money I would have quit a very long time ago I do not count on money from doing art no distraction by monetary valuation let them do that once I leave the planet, I will not know about it.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                             Reflections and Aspirations

 

      Do you feel your work has a particular message or theme?

 

The message is colorful and natural and contemporary abstract is the general themeof my creative process.

 

 

       If yes, what is that message or theme?

 

Peacefull reflections. The world need peace.

 

 

       What do you hope to communicate to your audience through your work?

 

Anything their mind see in it , is their to enjoy, if their mind is happy for a moment then I am also.

 

 

       What has been the most fulfilling aspect of your creative journey so far?

 

Living thru such wonderful moment of creativities full of gratitude to be alive to create such invigorating sensation I live for art.

 

 

      How do you measure success as a writer or artist?

 

Success is not my concern, happiness with my results are the best I can hope for, perform to the best of my abilities.

 

 

      What are your aspirations for the future of your work?

 

Only time will answer that question, I do not know what tomorrow will bring first let me be reborn since we practice dying every night, so awake again another day of performance it is in short supply we organic carbon unit lifeform have an expiry time stamp except we are not able to  read it, but full aware of it existence. Life is precious use it carefully.

 

 

How do you stay true to your creative vision in a world full of external pressures and trends?

 

Trend are just that trends and they past like time so create as you wish it is up to the individual artist my trend is not predictable.

 

 

 

                                                                          Personal Insights

 

      Do you find that your personal life influences your work?

 

Absolutely it does influence.

 

 

       If yes, in what ways?

 

Life experiences bring all sort of visual clue to create from a smorggasborg.

 

 

       How do you balance your creative work with other aspects of your life?

 

If no sleep was needed, gees wonderful more creative time!!!

 

 

       How do you recharge or find inspiration outside of your creative practice?

 

Regenerative sleep and daily naps

 

 

 

 

      What advice would you give to aspiring writers or artists who are just starting out?

 

Follow your instinct  listen learn to listen to your inner voice it is the voice of reason it will not steer you wrong on purpose, stay the course patience my friend. Rome was not built in a day. Ideas are 1 percent mind energy the othe 99 percent is in your hands never give up, failure not an option set your mind to it, see it done.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                    Closing Thoughts

 

      Do you see collaboration with other writers or artists in your future?

 

Maybe, maybe not who knows.

 

 

       If yes, what kind of collaborations interest you?

 

Not yet aware.

 

       Can you share a story or an experience that deeply impacted you and influenced your work?

 

Stryker bed in children hospital getting my Harrington procedure done at age four stainless steel metal rod drill into vertebrae to correct my Marfan Scoliosis, ther in that Stryker bed plenty of time to reflect on life and practice my drawing art, that is a big impact since every 2 years the procedure was revised in the surgical teather.

 

       Is there a message or a thought you would like to leave with our readers?

 

If Art is on your mind go fort it give it your all do it for yourself it is very satisfying an outstanding outlet for whatever reasons answer to yourself on that it is personal.

 

 

       What projects or works are you currently working on, and what can we look forward to in the near future?

 

Many projects on the menu still time is of the essence art books, more aluminum epoxied acrylic works, can I get more time :-)?

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                                                           Le Soleil de la Floride

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​Entretien accordé à un journal français international - Interview International French Newspaper

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Le Soleil de la Floride (LSDLF) a interrogé RIKXECOM (R) sur son parcours et ce que représente cette exposition pour lui.

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Sélectionné avec 13 autres artistes et six poètes par le Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, l’artiste d’origine québécoise, RIKXECOM, fait partie d’un groupe de créateurs réunis autour de l’exposition Being Well, Well Being jusqu’au 4 avril 2026 à Lake Worth Beach. L’objectif de cet événement est de souligner que l’art peut être une forme de soin pour le corps, l’esprit et le collectif.

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LSDLF : D’où êtes-vous originaire et quel est votre lien avec la Floride?

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R : « J’ai été conçu à Montréal et je suis né à Québec. Mais je suis en Floride depuis l’âge de 12 ans. J’habite à Boynton Beach depuis quatre années. » 

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À quatre ans, en 1964, le jeune Richard a été opéré de la colonne vertébrale pour une grave scoliose et une cyphose, donnant lieu à une opération chirurgicale innovante, la première de son genre utilisant le système de tiges de Harrington, suivie de cinq autres opérations. 

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Il dit de cette période : « Le Montreal Children’s Hospital a été mon premier lieu de création visuelle, alors que j’étais confiné longtemps dans un lit Stryker, en plâtre corporel complet, pendant des mois de convalescence, sans même pouvoir m’asseoir. J’ai développé des compétences et de l’imagination en dessin. […] La restriction de mes mouvements a intensifié mon sens visuel et approfondi mon lien avec l’expression artistique — un lien qui perdure encore aujourd’hui. »

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LSDLF : Quel a été votre parcours créatif ?

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R : « La photographie a commencé avec une caméra offerte en cadeau, lançant une vie entière de chasse aux photos, d’abord en noir et blanc seulement, puis avec l’arrivée de la couleur, et enfin l’adaptation au numérique. […] Je n’arrêterai jamais de créer tant que j’ai de l’oxygène dans mes poumons ! Inventer de nouvelles formes d’art visuel me passionne, et j’ai plusieurs projets en tête qui attendent leur moment pour faire leurs débuts. Je suis à la fine pointe de la technologie, en constante évolution, et j’accueille avec plaisir chaque nouvelle découverte. »

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LSDLF : Quelles sont vos sources d’inspiration ? 

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R : « L’inspiration est une énergie intérieure complexe à expliquer avec des mots. C’est un état d’âme, une force invisible. Mon œil voit immédiatement les poses que la nature présente, ensuite il s’agit juste de leur rendre justice pour capturer la beauté de notre planète ». Il raconte qu’en Floride, il cultive un jardin de plantes à fleurs qui attire les monarques, lui donnant le privilège d’observer de très près leur cycle fragile dans cette nature.

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LSDLF : En quoi le thème Being Well, Well Being  est-il actuel selon vous ?

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R : « Pour moi, le bien-être vient de la nature. Il s’agit de s’arrêter, de prêter attention à ses nuances et de savourer sa splendeur. Quand on se connecte vraiment, on ressent une énergie rare, pas offerte à tout le monde. C’est dommage, car c’est une énergie qui guérit à la fois le corps et l’esprit. […] Alors pourquoi ne pas en profiter ? La vie est courte. »

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