"Retrospective of Fred Tieken" Celebration of his life & work

Royse Contemporary is honored to present the "Retrospective of Fred Tieken", highlighting his extraordinary work and life. This exhibition will feature a broad selection of his work throughout his artistic career, concluding with his final works never before exhibited. Royse has chosen an iconic assortment of his mixed media and digital works that showcase his expressionistic and painterly style that he brilliantly blended with his poignant commentary and humor.

As Fred would say, "Painting is like baring my soul to the world." His level of emotional commitment is beautifully and vividly demonstrated in his work. “Illuminating his love of color and line and his diverse subject matter, Tieken emphasizes personal subjects and shares experiences with his viewers. His artwork offers wry social observations and smart symbolism, as well as a brief glimpse into his fascinating world, fueled by his passion for life, art, and music.

During his career he worked between his…