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Artist Statement:
For me everything is about art
all the time. In the 1950’s,
art critic Harold Rosenberg
coined the term action
painting. It’s a phrase that
I keep coming back to. My
practice is as much about the
act as the action. The
finished painting is a
physical manifestation, or
residue, of the action.
Rosenberg's definition of art
as an act rather than an
object, as a process rather
than a product defines my
studio practice well. Applying
paint, scrapping it away,
layering, and accumulation.
Although my paintings are
seemingly abstract they are
rooted in my everyday
experience.
The ever-changing landscape
and structures of the
metropolis inspire my work.
Over the years I have
documented Chicago; the lake,
the gardens, the skyline, its
people and construction sites.
All these elements and
textures influence my work. My
interest is in sensory
overload and stimulation. I
grew up in a small rural farm
in Iowa. I remember going for
long walks through the fields
and woods, contemplating what
is out there. Today I live and
make art in Chicago. I still
go for long walks, through an
ever-changing environment,
which influences my art
making. I contemplate the same
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Artist Exhibitions:
Fresh Paint: October 19, 2007-
January 5, 2008.
A group exhibition of Chicago
painters. October 19, 2007-
January 5, 2008. Friday,
October 19, 5-8pm opening.
This exhibition will examine a
group of Chicago painters who
have just begun to make their
mark on the Chicago art scene.
The common ...
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Artist Reviews:
Artists create abstract
layers, textures. September
20, 2007 By MYRNA PETLICKI
Contributor. At first glance,
the two sides of Brickton Art
Center's current exhibit seem
to be at odds with each other.
To the left, you primarily see
acrylic pieces with dark solid
backgrounds and small areas of
colorful ...
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Darrell Roberts Biography:
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Age
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35
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Yes |
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| Education |
Masters of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Art |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Expressionism - (1940 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Willem de Kooning
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Willem de Kooning's Excavation
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Living Life |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I was born this way. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
DARRELL ROBERTS IS HONORED AND GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING FOUNDATIONS FOR GRANTS IN THE ENRICHMENT OF HIS ARTISTIC CAREER
LUDWIG VOGELSTEIN FOUNDATION
A generous grant from the Ludwig Vogelstein Foundation was awarded to Darrell Roberts for the development of his artistic career December 2007.
GEORGE SUGARMAN FOUNDATION
The George Sugarman Foundation awarded Darrell Roberts a grant for the purchase of paint and the enrichment of his artistic career November 2007.
DEDALUS FOUNDATION
The Dedalus Foundation provided Darrell Roberts a full fellowship to the Vermont Studio Center for four weeks, November 24-December 21, 2007.
ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG FOUNDATION
Darrell Roberts received a grant from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation in March 2007. |
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