Dan Rizzie
American, 1951
Dan C. Rizzie, a prolific American artist and musician, entered the world on May 23, 1951, in Poughkeepsie, NY, and embarked on a diverse upbringing in India, Egypt, Jordan, and Jamaica. Currently residing in Sag Harbor, New York, Rizzie has left an indelible mark as a painter, printmaker, and collage artist.
His artistic journey began at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, where he honed his craft under the mentorship of Don Marr and Bill Hawes. Rizzie's dedication led to the attainment of his BFA in 1973, and in recognition of his outstanding contributions, he received Hendrix College's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2005. Furthering his education, Rizzie earned an MFA from Southern Methodist University's Meadow's School of Art in Dallas, Texas, in 1975.
Dan Rizzie's art is a tapestry of layered materials and symbolism drawn from his rich cultural experiences. This infusion of diverse influences contributes to the depth and complexity evident in his creations.
The impact of Rizzie's work extends to prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, and various corporate and private collections such as AT&T Corporate Center in Chicago, Illinois, Delta Air Lines, Parrish Art Museum, and the Mayo Clinic. Explore the profound artistic expressions of Dan C. Rizzie, a visionary whose work resonates in renowned institutions and private collections alike.
His artistic journey began at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, where he honed his craft under the mentorship of Don Marr and Bill Hawes. Rizzie's dedication led to the attainment of his BFA in 1973, and in recognition of his outstanding contributions, he received Hendrix College's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2005. Furthering his education, Rizzie earned an MFA from Southern Methodist University's Meadow's School of Art in Dallas, Texas, in 1975.
Dan Rizzie's art is a tapestry of layered materials and symbolism drawn from his rich cultural experiences. This infusion of diverse influences contributes to the depth and complexity evident in his creations.
The impact of Rizzie's work extends to prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, and various corporate and private collections such as AT&T Corporate Center in Chicago, Illinois, Delta Air Lines, Parrish Art Museum, and the Mayo Clinic. Explore the profound artistic expressions of Dan C. Rizzie, a visionary whose work resonates in renowned institutions and private collections alike.
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