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Richard Harding

Ashland, Virginia, United States
Artist (Textile Art)
Born unknown date

Richard Harding is a contemporary American artist whose work is deeply inspired by the reflective patterns found in nature. He draws influence from the recurring forms in living organisms, such as coral, lichen, fungus, and even the internal systems of the human body. These natural patterns are often regarded as sacred by various religious and spiritual traditions.

Harding's soft sculptures are meticulously crafted using only thread, twine, and rope, which are sewn in concentric circles that build upon one another. He avoids using chemicals or fixatives, allowing his pieces to retain a delicate appearance while remaining resilient to the unpredictable chaos of everyday life.

His creative process is experimental and intuitive, with minimal planning involved, making each piece unique and impossible to replicate exactly. The shapes of the sculptures are determined by the tension of the thread, the characteristics of the cordage, and the angles at which the pieces are held during creation. Harding believes his process is entirely original and hopes visitors to his online gallery of Thread, Twine, and Rope appreciate the uniqueness of each work.

Discover contemporary artworks by Richard Harding, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary american artists. Artistic domains: Textile Art. Account type: Artist , member since 2024 (Country of origin United States). Buy Richard Harding's latest works on ArtMajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Richard Harding. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Featuring the wonders of the amazon jungle, Richard Harding's work as a fiber artist is a reflection [...]
Featuring the wonders of the amazon jungle, Richard Harding's work as a fiber artist is a reflection of his deep-rooted connection to the natural world and his fascination with indigenous cultures. Based in Ashland VA, he skillfully utilizes techniques found in basketry, incorporating chording sewn in concentric circles to create intricate and organic forms. Drawing inspiration from cultural parallels, particularly the interplay between basketry and pottery, Harding's creations are a fusion of tradition and contemporary expression. Thread, twine, and rope are masterfully transformed into soft sculptures that evoke a sense of reverence for the natural materials.
Textile Art titled "Lurking" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood Panel
Lurking - Textile Art, 34x27 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Animal, museum, contemporary, twine, thread, sewn, fiber, fiber art, fiber artist, basketry

Richard Harding

"Lurking"

Textile Art on Wood | 34x27 in

$1,415
Textile Art titled "Gotcha!" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood Panel
Gotcha! - Textile Art, 40x30 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Tribal, tumbaga, colombian, amazon, embroidery, twine, soft sculpture, fiber, fiber arts, fiber artist, contemporary

Richard Harding

"Gotcha!"

Textile Art on Wood | 40x30 in

$1,490
Textile Art titled "Arara Azul(The Hyac…" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood Panel
Arara Azul(The Hyacinth Macaw) - Textile Art, 18x38 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Abstract, abstract-570, Bird, the Hyacinth Macaw, brazil, the amazon, amazon, jungle, endangered, endangered species, twine, fiber, fiber arts, wood, sculpture, soft sculpture

Richard Harding

"Arara Azul(The Hyacinth Macaw)"

Textile Art on Wood | 18x38 in

$2,692
Textile Art titled "Rise, Rose, Risen" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood Panel
Rise, Rose, Risen - Textile Art, 53x42 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Animal, museum, renowned artist, award winning, contemporary, fiber, fiber arts, fiber artist, basketry, terra cotta, twine

Richard Harding

"Rise, Rose, Risen"

Textile Art on Wood | 53x42 in

$4,832
Textile Art titled "Sonrisa" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood Panel
Sonrisa - Textile Art, 24x38 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Animal, Sonrisa, fiber, wood, fiber art, soft sculpture, basketry, latin american, latino, hispanic heritage, the amazon, sloth, twine, concentric circles, sacred geometry

Richard Harding

"Sonrisa"

Textile Art on Wood | 24x38 in

$1,361
Textile Art titled "The Golden Macaw" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood Panel
The Golden Macaw - Textile Art, 51x27 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Animal, fiber, fiber arts, museum, contemporary, global, bird, macaw, renowned artist, twine, thread

Richard Harding

"The Golden Macaw"

Textile Art on Wood | 51x27 in

$3,604
Textile Art titled "The Ground Sifter" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood Panel
The Ground Sifter - Textile Art, 24x32 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Bird, Tumbaga, colombian, gold, twine, fiber, fiber art, textile, textile sculpture, soft sculpture

Richard Harding

"The Ground Sifter"

Textile Art on Wood | 24x32 in

$1,069
Textile Art titled "The Proud Mother" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber
The Proud Mother - Textile Art, 26x31 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture, Colombian, basketry, twine, soft sculpture, fiber arts, Embroidery, tassels, mylar, upcycled

Richard Harding

"The Proud Mother"

Textile Art on Wall | 26x31 in

$4,608
Textile Art titled "El Rio Amazonas" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood Panel
El Rio Amazonas - Textile Art, 36x82 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Landscape, Colombian, the amazon, the amazon river, river, plants, fiber, fiber arts, fiber artist, twine, soft sculpture, wood, mounted, contemporary, modern

Richard Harding

"El Rio Amazonas"

Textile Art on Wood | 36x82 in

$14,500
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