RICHARDS RUBIN (1927-1998 ) ABSTRACT FIGURE WITH ORANGE TIE, OIL ON BOARD , DISPLAYED IN CONTEMPORARY CHROME FRAME . SIGNED TO LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE .42CM X 34.5 CM INCLUDING FRAME / 27.5CM X 19.5CM UNFRAMED .(1927 - 1998)RICHARDS RUBEN - ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST . Richards Ruben was known for incorporating geometry in his paintings, both through the forms within his paintings and through his uniquely shaped canvases. He constantly searched for new ideas in unexplored territories. He provoked the creative possibilities of sight by utilizing familiar forms and suggestive colors to question the boundaries and limitations with which we restrict ourselves when looking at objects of art or the horizon of our environment.Ruben painted in a very sculptural way. He took his stretcher bars, carved them and shaped the canvas to reflect his interest in how the inner rhythms of the image corresponded with the outer edges of the canvas as well as the canvas’ interaction wit...