Roscoè B. Thické III

In residence -

Opening June 30, 2024, 2 - 4pm

ARTS&REC is pleased to invite you to an artist talk and exhibition of works by June artist-in-residence, Roscoè B. Thické III. Roscoè B. Thické III is a lens based artist whose work examines themes of family, community, and intimacy through his narrative arrangements and presentation of his images. Roscoè’s work ranges from traditional photography to experimental printing techniques and unique framing concepts. Roscoè’s work is inspired by literature and contemporary documentary practices. He creates environmental lifestyle images that give context clues to his subject state of being.

Roscoè B. Thické III (b. 1981) was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Roscoè’s education into the arts started while enlisted in the U.S Army. While stationed at Camp Casey, Korea Roscoè studied Photography and Art. Roscoè continued his studies of Photography and Design at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. His work has been exhibited at the The Bass museum, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), and several other institutions. He has participated in multiple residencies like Oolite Arts Studio Residency in Miami, Florida , Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, African American Research Library residency in Fort Lauderdale, Fl., Mass Moca Studio Residency in North Adams, Massachusetts. He has won numerous grants and awards like the Ellie Schneiderman award from Oolite Arts, a Suncoast Emmy Award for his 1402 Pork N Bean project, A Wavemaker Grant from The Locust Foundation.

Additional featured artworks

  • Irene's Legacy, 2020, Archival Image printed on screen mesh enclosed in metal diamond pattern window frame, 50 × 35 in | 127 × 88.9 cm

  • Freedom, 2022, Archival Fine Art Print + Hahnemühle Baryta Satin, 300gsm, 20 x 30 in

  • Liberty City, 2024 18 x 24 inches Silkscreen Coventry Rag - 250 gsm Edition of 5
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