Seller Story
Randy Groden, Dallas, TX
For artist Randy Groden, painting has been more than just a form of expression for him, it’s been a life’s work enlightening viewers into the world of Abstract Expressionism; showing how art can illicit new imaginations within the viewer.
In his own words, “A strong piece of art is able to grab your attention and pull an emotional response from within you. This is my plan to keep your mind thinking and analyzing, and your eyes moving through the painting.” It’s been that plan that facilitated and propelled his career onto the Dallas art scene in the 80s; one that has put his work on the map, drawing the interest of influential people and collectors like Bill and Hillary Clinton, and business entrepreneur Mark Cuban to name a few.
For this collection, Randy worked mostly in oil and acrylic paints, with each piece being inspired from different parts of his travels through Europe. Most of the paintings in this collection are named for and inspired by Randy’s travels to Italy, Spain, Greece Monaco and France and the names are for streets, cities and mythical gods. Reflecting on themes of romance, Randy assures that his works are open to interpretation.
To hear him describe Abstract Expressionism is a practice in self reflection. Abstract Expressionism, a form of abstract art, is a movement that explores subjective emotional expressions through nonrepresentational and nontraditional means. It seeks to break away from the conventional representations of everyday objects and familiar subjects, being created through, sometimes, spontaneous bursts of creative energy. “The viewer is not distracted by meaningful images, so the mind is stirred into feeling the energy and spirit of the painting. Abstract Expressionism does not reflect any form of realism in fact, it breaks the rules.”
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Tacori 18K Sonoma Dew Droplets Ring
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1950s West Germany Floral Brooch and Earrings Set Including Rhinestones
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Pair of Old Staffordshire Figures of Cats
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Alexander McQueen Two-Way Handbag in Floral Leather
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Kitchen Aid Standing Mixing
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BVLGARI Luky Cat Silk Scarf with Box
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14K Longines Diamond Dial Stem Wind Wristwatch
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Hermes "Les Cavaliers d'Or" Scarf 90 in Silk Twill
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Block Langenthal Transition Interaction China Luncheon Set
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C. Liton Copy Oil Painting After Cornelis Springer of Dutch Street Scene
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Pair of Danish Modern Teak and Custom-Upholstered Side Chairs, Mid-20th Century
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Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 7"
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Sterling Amber Ring
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Alexander Calder Color Lithograph from Derrière le Miroir, 1976
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Stanley Furniture Faux Bamboo Oak, Cane and Glass Illuminated China Cabinet
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L. Hils Hafele Desert Landscape Acrylic Painting, 1989
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Carved Wooden Wall Plaque with Floral Design
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Sterling Citrine Necklace
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Block "Wyndham" Crystal Biscuit Barrels with Godinger and Other Biscuit Barrels
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Sterling Turquoise and Coral Cuff
Where were these items displayed?
The paintings in this collection were displayed in various shows in Dallas, Texas, Maui, Hawaii and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
What was it like going back through these pieces?
I happen to love going through these paintings and living with them displayed around me. They inspire me to create more.
What memories do you associate with specific pieces?
Each painting reminds me of my time in romantic places like Venice, Rome, beautiful Monte Carlo, and the islands of Greece.