RONALD FRITKIN BIOGRAPHY

As a child growing up in Chicago, Ronald Fritkin was inspired by the artists, photographers and musicians who hung out in Hyde Park, a creative area surrounded by the University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry.

While stationed in France in the early 1960’s, Fritkin spent every free moment sketching and painting in the artistic community of the Left Bank in Paris. These great pieces were sent back to the U.S. where a one-man show was totally sold out.

Upon returning to America, Fritkin’s European experience led to a career in commercial design and architecture. He pursued designed trade show exhibits, world fairs, museums and marketing vehicles while continuing to perfect fine arts as his passion.

In 1999, the success of a phenomenal one-man show encouraged a nationally televised profile of Fritkin, presenting his imaginative oil paintings, charcoals and pencil drawings.

Before his unexpected death at the age of 64, Fritkin’s talent was glowing as he continued to transcend societies movement in his art; his final piece being a portrait of a rap artist.