Short Biography

G. Patrick Riley's long career as a teaching artist is extraordinary. Recently retired, he served as Fine Arts Director and as a visual arts teacher in the Oklahoma City school system. He is a member of the Oklahoma Arts Council's "Artist in Residency Program". Patrick is a very dynamic and versatile administrator, artist and teacher.

Patrick creates "Healing Sculptures" made from copper for Hospital Gardens. He has also constructed several "Butterfly Trees" as part of these comissions.

Throughout his long career, he has presented many special workshops for teachers and special interest groups. His new workshop "Brain Games" integrates visual art with the study of the anatomy of the human brain.

Patrick is well known for his large sculptures of Leather and Paper Mask Images.