Richard Mock

Richard Mock (1944 – July 28, 2006) was a printmaker, painter, sculptor, and editorial cartoonist. Mock was best known for his linocut illustrations that appeared on the Op-Ed page of The New York Times from 1980 through 1996.[1]

Richard Mock
Richard Mock's American Voter linocut
Born1944
Long Beach, California
DiedJuly 28, 2006(2006-07-28) (aged 61–62)
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of Michigan
Known forLinocut art

Born in 1944 in Long Beach, California, Mock earned his bachelor's degree, studying lithography and block printing, at the University of Michigan. Settling in New York City in 1968, Mock had exhibitions at 112 Greene Street, The Whitney (in 1973), Exit Art, and his most recent show at the Sideshow Gallery in Brooklyn. In addition, Mock's art frequently appeared on the covers of the magazines Fifth Estate (Official site: www.FifthEstate.org), Alternative Press Review and Anarchy: A Journal of Desire Armed. His work has been cited as an influence by a number of contemporary American printmakers, among them Tom Huck and Bill Fick. Huck and Fick are both members of a group of artists known as the "Outlaw Printmakers", which as a collective unit cite Mock's work as one of its main influences.

Mock died on July 28, 2006 after a long illness.

Trivia

Mock was named the official portrait painter of the 1980 Olympics.

gollark: GEORGE is the reason that amazingly few discotheques provide jukeboxes.
gollark: GEORGE can be obtained by mining between Y levels 1 and 36 or from some dungeon chests.
gollark: GEORGE is the only game in town. GEORGE is the most powerful drug in the world. GEORGE is your best friend. GEORGE is the best friend in your dreams. GEORGE has three hearts. GEORGE is the best product since sliced bread.
gollark: GEORGE is responsible for the lion's share of birthdays.
gollark: GEORGE understands zygohistomorphic prepromorphisms. GEORGE occupies all space and time.

References
  1. Richard Mock, Sculptor, Painter and Editorial Cartoonist, 61, Dies - New York Times

Richard Mock's linocuts were frequently featured opposite the NY Times Op Ed page

Further reading
  • Antliff, Allan. "Richard Mock (1944–2006): an appreciation." Anarchist Studies, vol. 14, no. 2, 2006, p. 99–. Gale A156720226
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