John Deckert: BIOGRAPHY

 

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John Deckert was born in Munich Germany; Naturalized Citizen of the United States; Bachelor of Arts from Austin College; Lived in New York City more than 20 years. He participated in group and one man exhibitions during this time including the Allen Stone Gallery and Tiffany’s on Fifth Avenue. He worked as preparator for the Allen Frumkin Gallery and wrote essays on the contemporary scene for ARTS Magazine. As the paintings shed their mantle of abstract imagery, they became figurative and realistic. After a year in Paris, John returned to New York. In 2003 he arrived in Marin County, California and its buoyant open studio environment. Bay Area drawing studios provide a lively mix of working from clothed and nude models. John’s work has recently been influenced by images coming from the Plein Air tradition throughout California and he continues to enjoy this celebration of the outdoor environment.Menu.html