Robert Jackson
Being a self-taught artist has forced me to discover myself and has provided a challenge to discover a new language to communicate my ideas to a wide range of art patron. The struggles and achievements of African American men and women inspire my art. I translate these images of hope and despair with mixed media on paper and canvas.
My work does not have one specific, clearly defined direction but moves freely between representation, abstract and narrative. I prefer not to be limited to one particular style but often create a series of work in a distinct technique. My brushstrokes are sometimes controlled and sometimes random. I use both intense and subdued coloration. The images are abstract and narrative. I use a wide variety of materials, which include oil, acrylic, ink and latex paint. My imagery is intended to be both personal and universal.
My current series is a collection of oil paintings that focuses on isolation and man’s need to adapt to constant change. I use cubism to illustrate these ideas. The sky and ground are divided in sections to illustrate unstable ground and unpredictable weather. Other symbolism are used in these paintings to evoke the viewer to question his existence and purpose for living.
My other series include a found-object collage series, a series of blue abstract nudes, an abstract series, a jazz silhouette abstract series and a series of contemporary high-society black women.
Check out my website to view these series.
EXHIBITIONS (* SOLO SHOWS)
2006 –25th Anniversary Show, BathHouse Cultural Center, Dallas, TX;
ALSO Gallery, Dallas, TX; Group Show
2004 -International Artist Competition, Australia; Juried art competition
2003 -Texas Visual Art Association, North Park Mall, Dallas, TX; Juried Show
1996 -The Mac, Dallas, TX; Group Show
-Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Dallas, TX; Group Show
1995 -Eastfield College Art Exhibition, BathHouse Cultural Center, Dallas, TX;
-Innovations, Mountain View College, Dallas, TX; Juried Show
-Southwest Alliance of African American Artist, Onasile Gallery-Dallas, TX;
-*ROBERT PAUL-Anthony Hopkins-Dallas, TX
-Black Arts Alliance 12th Annual Juried Show, University of Texas-Austin, TX;
-Colossal Art Work, The Art Gallery, Dallas, TX; Group Show
1994 -Visions in Black Gallery, Dallas, TX; Group Show
-Onasile Gallery, Dallas, TX; Group Show
-Common Threads, Southwest Black Arts Festival, Dallas, TX; Group Show
-Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Dallas, TX; Group Show
-Pyramid Gallery, Little Rock, AR; Two Person Show
1993 -Visions in Black Gallery, Dallas, TX; Group Show
ART AFFILIATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
2003-Present Texas Visual Art Association
1996-Present The McKinney Art Association
1996-Present Dallas Visual Art Association
1994-1996 Southwest Alliance of African American Artist (Vice-President)
Painting 20 x 16 inches
Painting 30 x 24 inches
by artist Adam Simon
and commissioned by
All artworks copyright by their respective owners.