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Artist Statement:
There is great beauty in the
environments we create around
ourselves. We spend our lives
cocooned in metal, wood,
stone, and glass. These
materials take on a life of
their own. Our cities and
towns have a music and a
motion. A rhythm and energy
that ultimately comes from
within us. At the same time
many of us try to insulate
ourselves from not only the
world we create, but also the
people around us that help us
to create it. Although we may
feel that we are, or may even
want to be... we are not
separate from our creations
and the larger world. We are
one with them....
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Artist Exhibitions:
"Oil and Dust"
Iowa State University Memorial
Union
Ames, IA
7/11-9/11
"Portrait of the Artist"
The Ware Haus
Des Moines, IA
6/11
“Submerged”
The Instinct Gallery
Group Exhibit
Des Moines, IA
7/10
“Visiting Artists”
Moberg Gallery
Group Exhibit
Des Moines, IA
6/10
“Finding a...
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Artist Galleries:
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
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Commissions:
Aviva: Around the World Series
Aviva North America campus
West Des Moines, IA
2011
Bourbon Street Triptych
Bourbon Street Restaurant
Cedar Falls, IA
2008
"Three Scenes from Chicago"
Aviva North American Executive
Office Suites
Chicago, IL
2008
"The Voodoo Triptych"
The Voodoo Lounge
Cedar Falls, IA
2007
"The Untitled Parkade...
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Robert Reeves Biography:
| Biographical information for Robert Reeves can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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41
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Committed
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
not provided |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Post-Impressionism - (1885 - 1905)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Bacon, Hopper, Dali, Turner,
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
not provided |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Robert L. Reeves was, much to his surprise, born and raised in Iowa. After some consideration he still considers it a good place to call home. He received his Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from the University of Northern Iowa in '94. Immediately afterward he became sidetracked and wandered from one shiny object to the next, but all the while he never stopped painting.
His art startles the eye with its vibrant color, aggressive yet controlled brush strokes and unrefined style. The paintings depict jostling cars, towering structures, garish neons, and bustling yet solitary figures. Brilliant highlights and deep shadows are used as tools for the construction of form. His use of pure colors, wide brushes, and aggressive strokes creates stark, colorful portraits of very specific moments in our everyday lives.
He also writes a semi-regular blog detailing his painting experiences and occasionally uses it as a soapbox from which to pontificate and promote. www.robreevesstudio.blogspot.com |
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