The thrill of melding science, mathematics, art and color into a Termesphere endlessly delights Dick Termes. A new biography takes readers into the world of the Spearfish artist and his revolutionary 360-degree optical illusion paintings.
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This new biography of Dick Termes was released March 19 by the South Dakota Historical Society Press. The book can be purchased from South Dakota Historical Society Press and at the Termesphere Gallery in Spearfish.
Courtesy of South Dakota Historical Society Press
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"Our Home," depicting images of Spearfish, is one of several Termespheres that pays tribute to the landscape, people and iconic landmarks in South Dakota.
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Dick Termes works in his Spearfish studio. After more than 50 years creating his legendary Termespheres, Termes and his art are the subject of a new biography, "Dick Termes: Black Hills Artist and Visionary," released March 19 by South Dakota Historical Society Press.
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Dick Termes received permission to work inside Grace Cathedral, a renowned Gothic-style landmark in San Francisco. Termes is creating a Termesphere rendition of the iconic building.
Courtesy of Dick Termes
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Craig Volk, longtime friend of artist Dick Termes, is the author of a new biography "Dick Termes: Black Hills Artist and Visionary."
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Dick Termes' current work in progress is this Termesphere depicting San Francisco's renowned Grace Cathedral.
Courtesy of Dick Termes
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Dick Termes explains his Termespheres to visitors touring his Termesphere Gallery in Spearfish. "The new book is here. We're pretty tickled to have it," Termes said of his newly released biography. The Termespheres Gallery is open daily during the summer months and by appointment the rest of the year.
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