Richard GORMAN

Saddened to hear of Richard's passing, our sincere sympathies to the Gorman and Maharry family, a great loss to you all, May your gentle soul rest in peace Richard and thank you for taking the time in meeting and chatting with us.

Really sorry to hear of Richards passing, such a humble being, with an infectious smile and freat sense of humor. I got to know him in Dalkey, I'll miss out little chats. Rest in peace Richard.

Dear Richard,
You taught us how to love and live and laugh. So many fond memories, not least dancing to Terry Allen and putting out the fire in the blue Peugeot. You live on in our hearts. Sympathies to Shelia and family.

A gentleman and scholar, he’ll be very much missed. Many happy times in Japan and Ireland. Safe travels!
The Hamilton’s, Kyoto

Rest in Peace Richard.

Sending my most sincere condolences to Richard's family and friends at this sad time.

So sad to see such a great artist coping for so many years with Parkinson’s and never giving in. What a talented man Richard was. His wonderful art will live on forever

Sending my heartfelt sympathies to Richard’s family and loved ones. I feel so privileged to have met Richard and to have shared thoughtful, interesting and witty conversations with him over the years. Always so generous with his time and knowledge. A rare gem who will be greatly missed

Rest in Peace Richard. You were a lovely man who had time for everyone you came across. A whit and talent like no other. Thanks for giving so much to the world!

So sorry to hear Of Richard’s passing. My sincere condolences to Pam and Sheila + Robert and family.
I have great memories of Richard pre his Artist career, in the family business and the good times spent in YM Hockey.

Deepest sympathies to the Gorman, Maharry families and friends on the passing of Richard. He was an artist who devoted his life to the pursuit of truth through the medium of paint. A dedicated artist and a gentleman. May he rest in peace

My deepest condolences to the Gorman & Maharry families on the sad passing of Richard. Happy memories of his visit to Lough Corrib & exploring the islands over 50 years ago. Requiescat in pace.

Sheila and Pamela, so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing; we remember him fondly.
May Richard rest in peace.

Richard it was a pleasure and an honour to have met you and visited your studio. The power of your talent stood in compliment to your finesse and discretion as a human. Though you are missed by many you have left us your beautiful work, enriching our world. My deepest sympathies to your family and loved ones. Au revoir.

Although I only met Richard fleetingly, he was always a real gentleman and left a lasting impression. My sincere condolences to Elmie, Robert, and all of his family and friends at this sad time.

Suaimhneas síoraí.

Requiescat in Pace.

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Sheila , Pamela, the Maharry family and your Kerlin cohorts. Such fond memories of Milan and Dublin, but above all your profound kindness, gentleness and divilment – so present in your unique and extraordinary work. Rest in peace, Richard

Rest in Peace Richard

My deepest condolences to both sisters Pamela and Sheila, his loving family Maharry's (all), and his many friends. Richard's extraordinary kindness and his passionate advocacy for other artists struck me most . He lived through art, first his own distinguished studio practice and then the art of others around him. I'll miss Richards warmth and wicked humour.

From the first time I saw Richard's 1999 exhibition at the OBG gallery Belfast, I was smitten. The Japanese rice paper series was for me other worldly. I have been captivated ever since. His work is timeless.

So very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. He was an absolute gentleman and I was lucky to have known him.
Rest in peace Richard.

So sad to hear of Richards death , deepest condolences to his sisters and the Maharry family and remembering the good times spent with Richard.

I am so sorry to hear that Richard has passed away. He was a very kind and a gentle soul.

Rest in peace Richard.

A one of a kind our Richard. He took on life , his work and his friendships with gusto. Condolences Pamela, Sheila , Robert Mitchi and family, Elmi and Jennifer.

Sad to hear this news about Richard….will miss bumping into him and his two angels around Dalkey or the Thai House….and his always bubbling enthusiasm and humour . It will be a duller place…..Rest in Peace….Conor & Denise Kevany

I was very saddened to hear of Richard's death and send my deepest condolences to his family, the Maharry family and all those who were close to Richard.

A gifted creative devoted to his art, he was a really lovely man with such a gentle nature and I have fond memories of meeting him many times over the years.

Your day would be better for having met him.

Suaimhneas síoraí dhuit agus codladh
sámh..

Chelsea and I were so fortunate to have known Richard these last few years through our dear friend, his sister Sheila. We all celebrated Christmas 2024 together and we’ll treasure that memory forever. Although physically he struggled, his lightning wit, profound insights on life and art, and compassionate lens were irrepressible. How he made us laugh! Mischievous, brilliant, kind and gentlemanly. Sending so much love to all who loved and knew him, especially Sheila and Pam. May you take comfort in the light he brought and the incredible legacy he leaves us all.

Rest in peace Dear Richard

My most sincere condolences to Richard’s family and friends.
A person of Richards’s compassion and talent leave a lasting impression, I feel so privileged to have known him.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Farewell Richard - such a warm, kind, unique man and a gifted, committed artist. So many fond memories of great times in Dublin and New York City.
Deepest condolences to Sheila, Pamela and the extended Gorman family and deepest sympathies also to Robert and Michi and the Maharry family at this very sad time.
Codladh sámh Richard....

So sorry to hear of Richards passing. What a gorgeous man, a beautiful soul with such a bright spirit and a bit of a ‘devilish’ soul. I loved meeting him on the road.
RIP Richard.

My deepest sympathies to Richard’s family and close friends. I will always remember his kindness and openness from the moment we were introduced. He was a true gentleman.

I am like so many others deeply sad to hear this news. I first met Richard in the Kerlin where I bought a catalogue from him, I was just a young artist - this was perhaps in 1995, his show in the gallery at the time was a major experience for me, seeing an artist who was changing his work, away from the gestural to something more monumental, finding a new space, it was an exciting show. A couple of years later I met him for real in Japan, he was so kind and open and we shared many days in Tokyo and Saitama together. I had only recently listened to the podcast Richard did with the National Gallery in which he was so clear about his work and what he was doing and of course beautifully clear about not knowing, not knowing what he was next going to do to a painting. Sincere condolences to his family and many friends. He will be deeply missed.

Rest in peace Richard. A lovely man you were and a great and totally dedicated artist too. Fond memories of Paris in 2007 at the CCI. Know that you were loved

So very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. He was such a lovely person and artist. Always a joy to chat with about Italy and art and everything in between. He will be greatly missed.

Richard Gorman a wonderful warm and generous artist and person, great to be in your presence sleep well dude

My condolences go out to Richard’s family and wide circle of friends. He was my student at Dun Laoghaire College of Art back in the day, but I was the one learning from him. His work was a calming zone in shape and colour, and he brought this into his personality, even when all the odds were stacked against him . His passing leaves a stillness in the art world.

Sincere condolences to Sheila and Pamela on the death of Richard. Fond memories of him always smiling and a pleasure to meet.

This is sad,sad news.
Richard was one of a kind. Warm, humorous and generous. I will always remember that twinkle in his eye. A beautiful person and a beautiful painter. We will carry him in our hearts, may he rest in peace.
My deepest condolence to his family

Having worked collaboratively on several of his publications with him, he will be deeply missed for his joy in life and curiosity about those he encountered, for his humour, his stories, his warmth and his kindness, for his colourful and vibrant personality that so much resembles his paintings.
Condolences to his family.

Sincere condolences to Sheila and family & friends.
I fondly remember Richard (brief encounters) for his many kindnesses and words of wisdom shared with me.
May he rest in peace.

Fond memories of tea and chats in Via Fara many years ago. Condolences to the many loved ones who will miss Richard very much.

Had the great pleasure of meeting and working with Richard during his residency at the Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh during the late 1990's. A man of mischief, wit and kindness - and a gentleman to boot. Honoured that our paths crossed.

Deepest condolences & sympathies to his family and friends.

What a loss, man and artist. Knew him from the early eighties when he was making objects before he embarked into painting and what an art he honed in that medium. A real hard worker equalled with his sense of humour and fun. His legacy will only grow.
Condolences to the family

So very sorry to learn of Richard's death after his long battle during which his determination and demeanour were an inspiration.
Always fun and a pleasure to bump into him around Dalkey where The Shiosai Studio was a fitting location for a person who so much valued and epitomised elegance and beauty.
By his work and his very presence Richard Gorman enhanced our lives.
He will be sadly missed by so many.

May he rest in peace

Dear Shelia and Pamela. Rokie has told me that Richard has died. He was a lovely man and Rokie kept me up to date with his work which I admired. Although I didn't know you well when I lived in Dublin I always felt that there is a strong family connection. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Much love

A legend, ever since I first met him in Dunlaoghaire College of Art in 1976 and forged a friendship that spanned 50 years. A very sad day.

Richard would pop into my store from time to time and we would have some great chats. A lovely soul. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Richard you played a stormer.Full of optimism, fun and a a sense of mischief.
We’ll all miss you.

So sad to see Richard gone. The first time I met him was in Ginza, Tokyo at one of his exhibitions - he was the spitting image of my grandfather, Arthur Ganly, so I recognised him immediately.
Thinking if you all from Sydney, Australia and sending big hugs.

Such sad news. I was fortunate to have met Richard on a number of occasions and he was so lovely. Always good humoured and friendly. What a beautiful legacy he leaves behind.

My condolences to all of Richard Gorman's family and friends, he came to my college as a visiting lecturer in the early 2000s and had a lasting effect on many of the students he gave tutorials to, he was so generous with his time and very kind to everyone he spoke too. What a gentleman.

He was a gentle-man. And a hugely talented Artist.
His work will be his gift, living on.

Richard you played a stormer. Full of optimism, fun and a lovely sense of mischief . You’ll be sorely missed.
Xxxx Gwen & Phelim

The world is a duller place without you Richard. Safe travels your magnificent work will bring your amazing colours through the generations to come.

I was saddened to hear of Richard’s passing. He was a gentleman as well as being a great artist.
It was an honour to have known him.
Condolences to his family and friends.

Deepest condolences to Richard’s family and friends. Fond memories and Hillarious humour printing alongside at the Graphic Studio in the 90’s , many moons ago. He was a kind hearted soul. Rest in Peace - Michael Farrell will surely greet you, glasses full. A life well painted. Rebecca

My sincere condolences to the family and very close friend. I wish you peace and kindness during this sad time of sorrow. Rest in peace Richard.