Robin’s exhibition is a playful interpretation looking beyond the everyday life of animals in their natural surroundings; small stories set in grand landscapes whispered in mixed media.
This current body of work sees a move towards anthropomorphism and takes the ubiquitous ‘hare’ as the main player set in unexpected scenes: no rules, restrictions or lockdowns. Surreal adventures and journeys with unfolding stories evocative of childhood memories in halcyon days.
Colour and texture feature heavily in this new work. Using a broader mix of materials has enabled me to create my interpretation of the local rugged landscapes and dramatic topography, acting as a canvas to the introduction of contrasting vibrant colours.
Robin is a full time artist working from a home studio in the beautiful market town of Hexham, Northumberland. He sculpts in mixed media, each piece being unique and individually hand built. He uses a diverse variety of materials including: metal modified epoxy clay, Jesmonite, fibreglass, metal fillers, steelwork, variegated silver and gold leaf and native hardwoods. Each sculpture starts as an armature (skeleton) which is then built over in layers, each layer enabling the execution of finer detail.
Much of Robin’s inspiration is attributed to a connection and respect with the rural environment. His subject matter reveals his love of nature and features birds and animals. He places emphasis on movement, expression, postures and mannerisms. The dynamic surface finishes add to his distinctive style.
Robin’s work is well known for often being quirky and humorous. Robin’s work is sold through several galleries in the UK and California, with commissions undertaken all over the world. His work has also been widely represented at exhibitions including: Affordable Art Fair Battersea, Affordable Art Fair Hampstead, Manchester Art Fair, Art Source Dublin, Fresh Art Ascot, ICAF - International Community Arts Festival Rotterdam and Edinburgh Art Fair.
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