About Me
theartistrobert is the moniker of Robert Walker a Suffolk-based fine art painter best known for his 'geo-figurative' works and quirky still lifes. He mainly paints in oils enjoying its multiple technique uses and is currently experimenting in mixed media as he further develops his practice.
Interested in the semiotics of the figure, his works derive their meaning based on the model's body language or expression and perceived cue. He enjoys the interplay of the organic figure with linear and ovoid geometric forms bound together in a tight colour harmony and composition, and now leans towards an intuitive approach having studied formal composition and colour theory. His figurative outlines expresses his desire to communicate the electric energy, often latent, within the human form and his use of 'guard' lines to protect the model is a personal stylistic choice. As such his work can be considered abstract expressionist. His latest series of works mix his master techniques and references, an avenue he is keen to continue exploring.
He is a Member of the Visual Artists Association an organisation he quotes as having had a huge impact on his attitude and approach towards his work giving him the confidence and support to move forward in sharing it with others.
With many works sold including within the US, Europe and Asia Robert has recently moved to working full time at his practice. He is primarily self-taught and has studied part-time at Barnes Atelier, London and together online with Scott Eaton, Scott Waddell and Dorian Iten who are respected tutors based on their own rigorous atelier-based training.
When he's away from his easel he's most likely to be found with his guitar, reading or travelling and always learning.
Selected Exhibitions
EuropArtFair, Gashouder, Westergas, Amsterdam, 6-8 Sep 2024
Show Your Colours - Curated by Goddess Arts Magazine, 22 May 2024 – 30 June 2024
Creative Expressions - Curated by FLUX, 11 Apr - 11 Jul 2024
Red - Curated by Goddess Arts Magazine, 10 Apr - 26 May 2024
The Other Art Fair, Truman Brewery, London, 7-10 Mar 2024
Ipswich Art Society, ‘Perspectives on Drawing’, Frame Workshop, Ipswich Feb 2024
Living Artist Contemporary Art Auction Jan 2024
Solo show, Pallet Arts Bar, Stowmarket, Suffolk 10 Dec 2023 – 24 Mar 2024
FLUX 10th Anniversary Exhibition, London Piccadilly 7-10 Dec
FLUX Virtual Exhibition, Artistic Visions, 13 Sep - 13 Dec
D31 Gallery, Celebrating Our Differences, 11 Sep - 25 Nov
Fox Yard Studio, 'Lingering Memories', Stowmarket, Suffolk, 17 Nov -6 Dec
Artists on the Rise : Auction sale of Contemporary Investment Art 5 Dec
Visual Art Open , Longlisted
Fox Yard Studio, Shades of Red, Stowmarket, Suffolk
The Holy Art Gallery, Serenity, London
D31 Gallery, Art Prize, Doncaster
D31 Gallery, The Magic of Transformation, Doncaster
Voluptas Art Gallery, Sudbury, Suffolk
Art for Addicts' Sake Imitate Modern, Marylebone High Street, London
Apex Gallery, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Resume Exhibition
Ipswich Art School, New East Anglian Painting
Ipswich Art Society, Annual Open
Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Christmas Exhibition
Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, Suffolk, Christmas Exhibition
Suffolk Skies, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Group Show, Diversity, Key Arts, Ipswich
Awards
Visual Artists Association Artist of the Year 2024 Shortlist
CFA Artist of the Year 2024, Honourable Mention
Visual Art Open 2023, Longlisted
Runner Up, Main Prize, 'Celebrating Our Differences', D31 Gallery
Terravarna 6th Figurative Art Competition, Talent Prize Award
58th Artavita Online Contest, Finalist
ARTIdeal Magazine Cover Contest, Circle Foundation for the Arts, Finalist
Lawrence Trophy (Newcomer), The PO & BT Annual Exhibition, Old Bailey, London
Critic's (Best Painting) Award, The PO & BT Annual Exhibition, Old Bailey, London
Media
Art Ideal Book v. 4 - Circle Foundation for the Arts (circle-arts.com)
D31 Gallery interview
Spotlight Magazine, Germany, Desert Island Discs article
Charity
aspacebetween (Art Therapy), 2024
HeartCharged (Female Defibrillation Awareness), 2024
CRISIS (Homeless) Corporate Collection, 2023
Art for Addicts’ Sake, Imitate Modern, Marleybone, London 2014
Westhall Secret Postcard Auction in 2013
(East Anglia's Children Hospices (EACH) and Westhall Church)
Residencies
Pallet Bar, Stowmarket, Suffolk, 10 Dec 2023 – 24 Mar 2024
One-to-One Gallery, Felixstowe
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