Termespheres Fill the Gallery

February 13 to March 2, 2020

Dick Termes is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work has been recognized from New York to Japan to Paris, and his one-of-a-kind spherical paintings have been published in books all over the world. ​

Unlike any other painterTermes paints on spheres which, when completed, are known as Termespheres. Each Termesphere is a revolving three-dimensional space/time exploration of an entirely closed universe, meaning that what you see, rotating in front of you, is one complete world or environment.

In addition to his pieces on display in the Termesphere Gallery, Dick Termes' work can be found in many locations including in the South Dakota's capital at Pierre.

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He developed what he calls 6-point perspective in order to capture the up, down and all-around visual world from one revolving point in space. ​

Markie Scholz shows how the six-point perspective works

South Dakota is home to some pretty amazing art and some very talented artists. Dick Termes is one of those very talented artists. 

Terry Kujawa, Anne Grauzlis, and Jane Lewis at the opening reception

"The show was ending, so I raced to the gallery, and I'm glad I did. What a fantastic show! Dick's work is wonderful, and what a bonus to meet him as well. I’m thrilled he's coming back again next year, and I’ll spread the word!" ​ ~Sloane Perroots

Artist Dick Termes discussed his unique spherical paintings known as Termespheres. These suspended, rotating globes capture an inside-out view of an entire three-dimensional landscape. Termes, who acknowledges the influence of M.C. Escher and Buckminster Fuller in his work, speaks about the interconnection between math, science and art. ​​

Termes’s work has been recognized and exhibited internationally. His piece “The Big Bang” was featured on the cover of the French edition of A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking.

Dick Termes and Prof. Bob Turner

Seeing a picture of a "Termesphere" is not at all the same as standing among dozens of suspended spheres rotated by small motors. Books, drawings, and articles on display at the gallery lend to the explanation of what a Termesphere is.