ABOUT

Biography

Zann Rictus is a contemporary artist based in Omaha, Nebraska. Originally trained in painting and printmaking, Rictus developed his artistic practice through decades of remodeling, carpentry, and museum exhibit fabrication. His professional experience includes creating exhibition environments for nationally recognized museums and cultural institutions, where craftsmanship, storytelling, and material expression converge. This foundation informs a studio practice rooted equally in technical precisionand artistic exploration.

Artist Statement

I want to participate. By sharing my reality. Even if I am not sure what that might be.

Professional Experience

2026 - Clover 24
Chip Fryer Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska - Group exhibition.

Urban Slab & Timber
Artist and sculptural fabricator specializing in reclaimed urban hardwoods.

Heartland Scenic Studio
Fabrication of museum exhibits, and theatrical displays.

Carpentry
More than thirty years of professional experience in carpentry and industrial arts.