RANDY DUDLEY

American, b. 1950

Randy Dudley is a distinguished contemporary photorealist painter whose work compellingly merges technical precision with poetic insight into America’s industrial landscapes. A native of Peoria, Illinois, Dudley earned a B.S. from Illinois State University in 1973 and an M.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1976.

Specializing in site-specific scenes of post-industrial America—derelict warehouses, metal-strewn yards, under-passes and rail corridors—Dudley elevates the overlooked with masterful detail and dramatic light. His photorealist paintings and graphite works are renowned for their clarity and depth, often exceeding what the human eye or camera can capture.

Since the mid-1970s, Dudley has exhibited internationally and is included in major public collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum. His work has appeared in landmark surveys of photorealism and hyperrealism, including “Photorealism: 50 Years of Hyperrealistic Painting.”

Represented by leading galleries specializing in realist and photorealist art, Dudley’s urban industrial landscapes remain deeply resonant with collectors and institutions drawn to his atmospheric approach, impeccable craftsmanship, and the compelling narrative of America’s built-environment caught in moments of quiet transition.