Richard has always loved making things. As a young boy he spent his time playing with Lego, building plastic kitsets and drawing crazy faces. At high school, the only thing he was inspired by and achieved at, was art and art history. He studied visual communication at Christchurch Polytechnic majoring in 3D design. Once free of the education system, he freelanced as a mural artist and designed and made clocks, which he sold at the Christchurch Arts centre market. In his late 20’s he went for an adventure overseas. On his return back to NZ he was fortunate to be employed by the Court Theatre as a set builder, scenic artist and designer. For over 20 years he has been paid to make awesome stuff, learnt some invaluable skills and met some amazing people.
Making art for him has always been the most effective way for him to find meaning and purpose in this crazy world. Being able to materialise ideas into reality is some kind of magic. His work is very graphic and slightly surreal, using direct profile to capture the beauty of the subjects to create small self-contained visual stories. The use of glass and Perspex is way of conveying depth and reflecting light as it takes a 2D image and transforms it into a 3D object. It also acts as a mirror, placing the viewer into the image and narrative.
$220.00
Diorama of scene of Heemskerk and Waka by Richard Vandenberg Ngati Tumatakokiri members first encountered...
$195.00
Diorama of scene of the ship Charles W. Morgan. by Richard Vandenberg Approx. 51 x...
$280.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Odd Couple Diorama scene by Christchurch artist...
$270.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Killer Fail Diorama scene by Christchurch artist...
$185.00
Diorama of Spitfire Plane by Richard Vandenberg Approximately dimensions: 41cm wide x 19cm high x 3cm deep ...
$195.00
Diorama of scene of the ship Titanic by Richard Vandenberg Approx. 51 x 21 x 3 cm...
$220.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Free Diving Diorama scene by Christchurch artist...
$160.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Pole Position / Look Out Diorama scene...
$200.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Jumping the Shark Diorama scene by Christchurch...
$200.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Lure of Nature Diorama scene by Christchurch...
$180.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Tree Horse Diorama scene by Christchurch artist...
$210.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Sea Monsters Diorama scene by Christchurch artist...
$210.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition The Moon and the Stars Diorama scene...
$210.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Ducks in a Row Diorama scene by...
$210.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Light Fishing Diorama scene by Christchurch artist...
$310.00
SPECIAL Project Jonah artwork for the fundraising exhibition Headed for Extinction Diorama scene by Christchurch...
$220.00
Diorama of scene of Endurance by Richard Vandenberg Ngati Tumatakokiri members first encountered Abel Tasman and...
$180.00
Diorama of Harrier Plane by Richard Vandenberg Approximately dimensions: 52cm wide x 21cm high x 3cm...
$185.00
Diorama of scene of the Rainbow Warrior by Richard Vandenberg Approx. 38cm wide x 19cm...
$195.00
Diorama of scene of the ship MV Rena by Richard Vandenberg Approx. 51 x 21...
$205.00
Diorama of scene of the ship HMS Endeavour by Richard Vandenberg Approx. 23cm wide x 43cm...