BIOGRAPHY

Terry is a Seattle native who studied photography in the 1990s and subsequently refined her visual and conceptual style through studio classes. In 2002, she received her doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Washington. Today, Dr. Richardson works predominately with mixed-painting mediums, including encaustics, resin, oil and acrylics. With a focus on deconstruction, transformation, and the recycling of materials, her artworks are a visual reconstruction of everyday materials. Influenced by microbiology and with an intentional engagement of the sense of touch, the finished works create a textural and symbolic presence of the virtually unrecognizable material contained within. 

ARTIST INSIGHTS

How are your background and life experiences connected to your art?

My background in photography trained my eye to notice texture, light, and composition, while my science studies nurtured an understanding hidden systems and transformation. These experiences converge in my art, where I reclaim and reimagine everyday materials through processes of deconstruction and renewal. By layering materials, I create textured works that reflect cycles of change and invite viewers to uncover beauty within the overlooked.

Who are some of your biggest artistic influences?

I’m influenced by the Impressionist process—the layering, atmosphere, and attention to perception—which echoes in my own textural explorations and transformations.

How have you developed your artist career?

I began with a foundation in photography, which trained my eye for composition and detail, and later expanded my practice through studio classes where I refined my visual and conceptual style. Over time, I shifted into mixed-media work, reclaiming and transforming everyday materials through encaustics, resin, oil, and acrylics. My career has developed through ongoing experimentation, exhibitions, and a continual process of exploring how texture, renewal, and hidden layers can reshape perception.

What does your artistic work intend to communicate to its audience?

My work is meant to engage viewers through patterns, texture, and the sense of touch. By layering and reclaiming materials, I create surfaces that encourage close looking and tactile association—inviting the audience to experience the hidden rhythms, cycles, and transformations that exist within everyday materials.

Does your work comment on any current social or political issues?

No

Do you have a particular story that stands out from your career as an artist?

No

What is one thing you would like your audience to know about you?

One thing I would like my audience to know about me is that I see art as a process of discovery. Much of my work comes from experimenting with patterns, textures, and reclaimed materials, allowing transformation to guide the outcome rather than a fixed plan.

Which current art world trends are you following?

I’m following the rise of street art, which brings scale, bold layering, and cultural storytelling into public spaces, making art accessible and immediate.

Why have you chosen to sell your work in the 1515 Lincoln Gallery?

I chose 1515 Lincoln Gallery because of its commitment to showcasing diverse artistic voices and creating meaningful connections between artists and the community. The gallery’s focus on contemporary, textural, and process-driven work resonates with my own practice of transformation and renewal, making it a natural home for my art.

What do you believe makes 1515 Lincoln Gallery distinct from other galleries?

1515 Lincoln Gallery stands out for its welcoming, community-centered approach and its dedication to representing artists with unique, process-driven work. The gallery fosters genuine connections between artists and audiences, creating an environment where exploration and dialogue are encouraged alongside the art itself.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I create mixed-media works that explore transformation and renewal through encaustics, resin, oil, and acrylics. Inspired by science and the natural world, I deconstruct and reassemble everyday materials into textured abstractions that obscure their origins. My goal is to evoke curiosity and invite viewers to discover hidden layers of beauty, complexity, and connection within the reconstructed forms.

 Terry Richardson’S AVAILABLE ART

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