Richard Woods

Richard Woods is celebrated for his architectural installations that playfully subvert the culture of home improvement and DIY aesthetics. His creations feature cartoonish decorative surfaces, striking patterns, and lively colors, offering an absurd yet captivating twist on design norms.

Biography of Richard Woods

Richard Woods was born in 1966 in Chester, England. In 1990, he completed his studies at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he was trained as a sculptor. 

In 2003, his redesign of a cloistered courtyard was the focal point of The Henry Moore Foundation's exhibition at the 50th International Venice Biennale of Art.

Additionally, Woods undertook significant architectural projects such as a commission for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea. He also designed an interior for the Comme des Garçons flagship store in Osaka, executed a mock Tudor renovation of a private residence in New York, and revamped the interior of Cary Grant's former Hollywood residence for its new owner, Jeffrey Deitch.

The artist has exhibited his works widely. Exhibitions featuring Richard Woods's works include "The State We’re In" at The Gallery in Nationwide (2023), "Harvest" at Semoise in Paris (2023), "Super Size Grain" at Oriel Davies Gallery in Newtown (2022), "The Small House" at Southwark Cathedral in London (2022), "The Investment Show" at L21 Gallery in Mallorca (2021), among others. 

Currently, the artist lives and works in London, UK.