|
||
|
by Stephen Gjertson. Written on the occasion of Richard Lack’s 80th birthday.
Richard Lack in his studio, c. 1971. It’s difficult to say anything about Richard Lack that I have not already stated in his biography or the essays on my student years and the ateliers […] Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, November 28, 1923. Died in Pine River, Minnesota, December 23, 2009. Don Koestner Don Koestner was known by painters as the poet laureate of Minnesota impressionism. His life and work inspired and influenced two generations of mid-western landscape painters. He was the second child […] A tribute given by Stephen Gjertson at the memorial for Don Koestner, January 30, 2010. It is my distinct privilege to say a few words today about Don’s art. As an artist who has known Don and been familiar with his work for almost forty years, I can say without hesitation […] Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 26, 1928. Died in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, September 22, 2009.
Richard F. Lack Richard F. Lack was one of the most versatile and influential pupils of Boston artist R. H. Ives Gammell. His artistic training began at the Minneapolis School […] A tribute given by Stephen Gjertson at the memorial for Richard Lack, November 1, 2009.
The Italian Hat, 1955. Oil on canvas, 24 x 19. Lack family collection. I have been asked to share a few words on behalf of those who benefited from the public […] |
||
|
Copyright © 2019 by the Gjertson Family Trust - All Rights Reserved. No part of this website, including scans of artwork, text and essays, may be reproduced or transferred to other websites, in whole or in part, in any form (beyond that copying permitted by Sections 107 and 108 of the U.S. Copyright Law and except by reviewers for the public press), without getting written permission from, and paying compensatory fees to, the artist. Such permission may be gained by writing stephengjertson@gmail.com. Powered by WordPress & Atahualpa |