Collaboration With Frank Lloyd Wright
Bock's first work for Frank Lloyd Wright was a frieze for the third floor of the Heller House in 1896. In 1898, Wright asked Bock to create sculptures for Wright's home in Oak Park, Illinois. A few years earlier, Bock had created a statue of Wright's son John. From 1903 to 1913, Bock worked almost exclusively with Wright on multiple projects, often making Wright's architectural sculptures. Wright requested Bock's assistance after a previous sculptor, Albert Louis Van den Berghen, was not working out as planned for a planned sculpture at the Dana-Thomas House. Charles E. White, Jr. wrote upon Bock's arrival at Wright's studio:
"One late acquaintance, however, which gives me much pleasure, is Richard Bock, Sculptor, who has moved to Oak Park, and will occupy the balcony . He has decided to put himself under Mr. W's criticism for a period, as it is his ambition to become a solely Architectural Sculptor. He will do work for the Buffalo building..."
The two became close friends and their families often spent time together. Wright designed a sculpture studio for Bock in River Forest, Illinois called "The Gnomes." The two worked together for over 20 years.
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