Biography
Becca Fox is a British born artist residing in the Mojave Desert and specializing in expressive portraits and figurative work. Her career path was influenced by a well-rounded and supportive family that included literary and creative types like her mother, aunts, and maternal grandfather who was an avid painter and art collector, as well as scientists and engineers. She has been painting, writing, and drawing since childhood where she showed early talent and enthusiasm for portraits and oil, winning awards in school competitions, and also competed in acting and storytelling competitions. For several years, she honed her skills under the mentorship and instruction of award-winning Russian painter Tamara Geddes, who passed on a love for rich, vibrant color. Becca received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the University of Nevada, Reno. While working as a software developer and designer, she became an active member of Reno’s underground art scene helping to ignite the city’s revival as a cultural hub. She now draws inspiration from yoga, dance, motherhood, and spirituality which influence both her subject matter and her process. Working full-time as an early childhood educator and movement instructor, she now releases new collections of paintings and poetry every one to two years.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Art - University of Nevada, Reno
Mentorship - Tamara Geddes
Galleries & Exhibitions
2012 Group. “BFA Painting Exhibition,” Sheppard Contemporary Gallery, Reno, NV
2013 Solo. “Mental Health,” Sheppard Contemporary Gallery, Reno, NV
2014 Group. “Generator Open House,” The Generator, Reno, NV
2013-2015 Solo. “NadaDada Motel,” Reno, NV
2016 Member Show. “Every Which Way & Then Some,” Showcase Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Hugo Rivera Gallery - Laguna Beach, CA 2017 - 2018
Bistango Restaurant & Art Gallery - Irvine, CA 2018
[Hiatus to raise son 2018-2019]
2019 Solo. “Radiance by Becca Fox Art” Castelli Art Space, Los Angeles, CA
Castelli Art Space - Los Angeles, CA 2019
Hugo Rivera Gallery - Laguna Beach, CA April 2019 - present
2022 Solo. "Shadow | Light" Las Vegas, NV
Statement
Artist Statement
My paintings are not of individuals, rather they are of feelings. Those very human moments of complex, layered emotions, that are difficult to describe in words. The paintings themselves are layered in texture, from fluid washes up to thick impasto paint. Vibrant color suggests a look deeper than the surface layer to represent our inner beauty in a dramatic, visually striking way. I choose my subject matter and design my compositions with the aim to inspire, move, and heal.
I believe that fine art can be a lifelong joyful practice and a personal journey of self-exploration. When I create, I try to give myself room to be playful while continuing to hone my skills in representation. Rather than produce portraits of individuals, I am interested in depicting moments of humanity and transformation, whether it be internal struggle, personal growth, passion, finding stillness, or reconnecting with our roots. I depict dynamic, emotional figures including movements inspired by yoga, dance, and athletics to represent the human body as an expressive tool. The use of texture, color, and movement creates pieces that go deeper than the surface layer.
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