Jeff Rider

Born 1966 Iowa

M.F.A. Painting, Drake University 1993

B.A. Painting and Graphic Design, Grand View College 1990

Rider has taught extensively at the Des Moines Art Center and privately for several years. His work has been exhibited at many galleries, universities and his work is held in several collections. 

Rider’s intent is to create work that engages the viewer using many layers of related and unrelated images that can offer interpretations that may be varied or unique. Over the last ten years, Rider has been working with cabinet photos and two dimensional objects that are incorporated with various paint media and distressed surfaces.