Richard Tsao on His "Flood Room" Paintings and the Essential Nature of Art
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Richard Tsao, known for his "Flood Room" paintings, discusses his decades-long artistic practice in an interview with Hyperallergic as part of their 2026 Pride Month series. He compares his creative drive to "the need for food," emphasizing the essential, instinctual nature of his work. The article explores Tsao's queer identity, his artistic evolution, and the deeply personal motivations behind his immersive, water-themed paintings.
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bskyRichard Tsao on His "Flood Room" Paintings and the Essential Nature of Arthyperallergic.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI compare my decades-long practice to 'the need for food.'
Art is not something I choose to do; it's something I have to do, like breathing or eating.
The 'Flood Room' is about immersion — being completely surrounded by something larger than yourself.
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