The family of Joe Richman, of Little Harbour and Halifax,
Nova Scotia, regretfully announce his death on August 1, 2021, at his
home and sculpture park (seaducksneedsculpture.com ) in
Little Harbour. in Little Harbour. Joe was a
visual artist, gold prospector, fisherman, stevedore, writer,
and lover of a good argument. He explored his many interests
with energy, determination, and keen intelligence. He took
great joy in watching the sun rise and set over the sea, playing with
Kipp, researching geology, sourcing massive rocks for his sculpture,
exploring the work of fellow artists, and tasting the pleasures of
cities.
He will be missed by his son, Matthew Richman;
grandson, Kipp Carlson Richman; friend of many years, Barbara Richman;
brother and sister Ted and Ruth Richman; and his sister-in-law and
brother-in-law Peg Gioseffi and Angus MacDonald. He also leaves many
good friends and colleagues from his personal, professional and
artistic worlds.
Joe came to Nova Scotia as one of the « back
to the land » immigrants from the 1970s. He made Little Harbour
his home and was grateful to the fishermen who taught him the ways of
the sea and to the community that made room for him despite his
differences. His passion for visual art took him to Halifax and he
lived and worked between the two locations for over 30 years, finding
his own métier in cast metal and large-scale stone
sculpture. His property in Little Harbour, the barren land, became a
living gallery for his sculptures that spread across many acres. His
other great love was the magical search for gold, and he continued to
research, explore, test sites, and stake claims throughout his life.
Although he enjoyed the city greatly for its variety of ideas, food,
and experiences, he was never happier than when he was by the sea or
out in the bush.
Joe loved fiercely and was loyal to his friends,
who came from many different parts of his life and recognized his
courage, ingenuity, and integrity laced with dark humour. In his last
years he found new joy in his relationship with Kipp. Joe had strong
opinions and little tolerance for actions he thought were damaging to
others, but he was also understanding of suffering and generous to
those in need.
To send condolences please visit
www.corkumfuneralhome.ca. Donations in Joe’s memory may be
made to Wonder’neath Art Society (www.wonderneath.com),
which supports professional artists and the active intersection of art
and community through its many programs.
There will be no funeral but friends are warmly
welcomed to join the family to celebrate Joe’s life and
visit his sculpture at his home in Little Harbour, on Saturday
afternoon, October 2, 2021
portage (joe richman)
we have lakes in our brains:
four still pools
sharing the calcitic night
like sumps of
caves.
(stacked in parallel tiers,
they feed cascading
brooks
with fast runs and stillwater
that
freshen the flow of neural fluid)
sometimes
when it’s quiet in there
i’ll dream i’m paddling on one of my
lakes.
d’ya think there’d be many
fish?
1947 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joseph Richman 1947 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Wileville, Province: Nova Scotia