‘What makes Riches’ work so compelling is not just his skill in capturing the physical characteristics of suburban Melbourne but his ability to convey emotion through that landscape. Where many might overlook the mundane details of urban life, Riches brings them to the forefront with tenderness and depth, revealing not just the buildings, trees, or streets but the emotional essence of the places themselves. In turn, Riches’ paintings evoke that quiet, sometimes melancholic, and nostalgic connection we all have with the places we inhabit.’
Jacqui Burnes, Manager, BSG Projects, Stockroom. Brunswick Street Gallery
Represented in Melbourne by Brunswick Street Gallery
