Visionary Art and Innovation: The World of R.Tucker
Welcome to the visionary world of R.Tucker, where art meets innovation and boundaries are meant to be pushed. A trailblazer in both finance and art, R.Tucker has forged a non-traditional path to success by pioneering opportunistic and niche investments, often serving as the seed or anchor investor in groundbreaking opportunities. As an artist who has never fit neatly into traditional categories, R.Tucker embraces the role of an outsider—transforming recycled materials into captivating works that challenge the norms and redefine the concept of 'fine art.' His creations extend beyond visual art, blending a deep appreciation for traditional materials with cutting-edge techniques like AI and the exploration of sound through his 'Codes & Choruses' AI music project. Each piece, whether visual or auditory, is more than just art—it’s a reflection of a mind that sees opportunity where others see risk, and beauty where others see the ordinary.
Redefining Fine Art: R.Tucker’s Bold Approach
At the core of the Recycled Abstract concept lies a commitment to reimagining the possibilities of art. Founded by Reginald Tucker, Recycled Abstract began with the vision of creating mixed media art that starts from mostly recycled materials. As an artist who has never fit neatly into traditional categories, R.Tucker embraces the role of an outsider, transforming these materials into captivating works that challenge the norms and redefine the concept of 'fine art.'
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His work merges the old with the new, integrating time-honored materials like magazines with never-before-explored techniques to create intricate 3D collages composed of recycled rolled magazines. Bold colors, symmetry, and themes underpinned by cultural commentary form the basis of much of the current body of Recycled Abstract work, best illustrated through the core M1 and Black Hues, and 'SurReal' Landscapes Series.
R.Tucker’s innovative approach not only honors the past but also pushes the boundaries of contemporary art, incorporating the latest advancements in digital and technological mediums. His creations are more than just art—they are a testament to the beauty that emerges when tradition meets innovation, and when an outsider’s perspective redefines what art can be.
Portfolio Series
The Recycled Abstract creative process most often starts with recycling first. For paper this means setting up magazine post alerts on internet marketplaces hoping for free or low cost options from moving sales or rare out of production vintage magazines while visits to high-end hotels are best for high-gloss high-quality magazines.
Each type of magazine creates a different look and feel which helps create a constant flow of new ideas and portfolio series.
From the Physical Into The Digital World
Recycled Abstract digital creations typically fuse the platforms unique three dimensional physical magazine art with new form digital art and effects. A Recycled Abstract physical piece forms the foundation upon which digital art pieces are built. A combination the layering of filters, image manipulation, digital software and apps help give the digital piece a completely new and separate identity. The resulting end product is a Recycled Abstract digital images, GIF or NFT that is given 'life" by incorporating animation and natural elements like weather and water to create a tangible feel of air and movement.​
