Artist's Statement 2008:

Rick Bach is a Pittsburgh based artist whose usual medium is metal. He sees his artistic style and technique as a 'stew' of everything from getting an education in commercial art to working in his father's auto repair shops. As a sculptor, this 'stew' is evident in his architectural design and fabrication projects. His work is machismo and frequently politically motivated. Some begs us to consider who is the protector and who the protectorate. Whatever the motivation, it is always satirical.
Horses are a common element in his work. When asked why, he replies, "What is more American than horses"? In this exhibit, he departs from his usual metal canvases, but the themes remain the same.

Rick Bach is 46 years old and began his 'stew' by working alongside his father repairing cars from 1969- 1980. Much of the work was fabricating choppers and hot rods. He began airbrushing in the 2nd grade, and by the 6th grade was charging to airbrush other kid's models. By the 10th grade, he took over the airbrush biz of his father's custom business.
He studied visual communications from 1986-1989 at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Some awards are "Best Dinosaur" at Pittsburgh's Dinomite Days, and "Best of Pittsburgh" at the 2007 Three River's Arts Festival. He work was recently in a group show at Space Gallery, which is operated by Pittsburgh's Cultural Trust.