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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory and Region 4 of the Metis Nation of Alberta. We respect this as the traditional and contemporary  land of diverse Indigenous Peoples including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Nitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Anishinaabe/Saulteaux/Ojibwe and Dene Peoples. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous, Inuit and Métis people who make Alberta their home today.

Richard Lipscombe

Richard lived in Amber Valley, Athabasca as a youth, moved to Edmonton and has settled in St. Albert since 1973.

When viewing a painting by Richard you will be visually captivated by the emotional vitality of his work. Whatever the medium, the celebration of the rich history of his African Canadian heritage is clearly reflected.

Lipscombe’s careful attention to detail conveys the subject’s expressions through his fluid brushstrokes and painting technique and provides an uplifting experience for the viewer. Although a naturally gifted artist Lipscombe continued his study of painting and design at the Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson, BC, and spent a summer in Europe touring and admiring the works of the masters.

Of his paintings, Lipscombe says, "When I am painting or drawing any subject, my strength comes from bringing the emotions of each subject to life. I am thankful each day for the gift I was given to be able to then transfer that emotion to a simple piece of paper or empty canvas.”

"Lipscombe is married to Monica, a fellow artist and they are parents to three adult children and six grandchildren."

Lipscombe lived in Amber Valley, Athabasca County as a youth then moved to Edmonton and eventually settled in St. Albert in 1973. Whatever the medium, the celebration of the rich history of his African Canadian heritage is clearly reflected. This grain elevator is in St. Albert where Lipscombe has lived for over 45 years and it is one of the oldest elevators in  Alberta.

Walking in the Rain was inspired by a series of black and white images where the subject exuded a sense of simple joy. Richard Lipscombe’s careful attention to detail and his fluid brushstrokes convey the subject’s expressions and provide an uplifting experience for the viewer.

Papa was created from a series of photos taken while Richard Lipscombe’s son was attending Morehouse College in Atlanta,  Georgia. Of his paintings, Lipscombe says, “When I am painting or drawing any subject, my strength comes from bringing the emotions of each subject to life. I am thankful each day for the gift I was given to be able to then transfer that emotion   to a simple piece of paper or empty canvas.”

Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 11am-5pm
Thursday: 11am-7pm
Friday: 11am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

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AGA members
$Free
Youth 0-17
$Free
Alberta students 18+
$Free
Out-of-province students
$10
General admission
$14
Seniors 65+
$10

Location

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5J 2C1

780.422.6223
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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory and Region 4 of the Metis Nation of Alberta. We respect this as the traditional and contemporary  land of diverse Indigenous Peoples including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Nitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Anishinaabe/Saulteaux/Ojibwe and Dene Peoples. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous, Inuit and Métis people who make Alberta their home today.