Artist Information:
Robert Reinhardt
Philadelphia, PA
United States
Member Since: Feb 2010
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Artist Statement:
Artist’s Statement
The photographs displayed here
represent the past six years
of exploring “sacred grounds”
in the cemeteries of Scotland,
notably the area in and around
Edinburgh. These sites are
extremely rich in visual
treasure. From the first time
I set foot in Warriston
Cemetery, I knew I had
stumbled upon a subject that
spoke to me on many different
levels. Each site possesses a
unique slice of the history,
culture, religion, art and
architecture of the time
period in which it was
created. Today, several of
the sites are sealed up and
most are in a shameful state
of disrepair with nature
rapidly reclaiming the
landscape. Trees and shrubs,
once carefully manicured, now
tower over and envelop the
beautifully carved tombstones.
Celtic crosses and majestic
marble angels are hostage to
vines and weeds that strangle
and conceal them from the view
of the passerby.
My first summer visiting the
many cemeteries of Edinburgh
was spent familiarizing myself
with the layout of the sites.
Most of the original landscape
design has been lost under
plantings grown wild over the
years. It is the careful
observer that begins to
discover the delicate objects
that lie hidden amidst the
neglect of ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
R o b e r t R e i n
h a r d t
Solo Exhibitions
2009 Eternal
Images, Rosemont College,
Rosemont PA
2008 Sacred to the
Memory. Hofstra University,
Hempstead NY
2007 Sacred
Grounds, Faculty Gallery,
Fleisher Art Memorial
Philadelphia
PA
2006 Sleep- Images
from Scotland’s Historic ...
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Artist Galleries:
I am not currently represented
by a formal gallery.
To access information about my
books, go to blurb.com to
review recent publications.
To view more historic cemetery
images you can also access my
photos at the RCAHMS website:
The Royal Commission on the
Ancient and Historic Monuments
of Scotland.
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Artist Reviews:
News for November
REST IN PIXELS - Solo Exhibit
@ Rosemont College
November 10 - December 5, 2009
Opening reception: Thursday,
November 12 - 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Artist’s talk : 4:30 p.m.
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s
Victoria Donohoe’s review of
this exhibit.
Digital photos
Robert Reinhardt's diverting
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Collections:
Collections:
Royal Commission on
the Historic & Ancient
Monuments of Scotland
Philadelphia Art Museum,
Philadelphia, PA
Federal Reserve Bank,
Philadelphia, PA
Jackson National Life
Insurance Corp., MI
Kimmel Performing Center for
the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Core States, Philadelphia, PA
Fortune Magazine, New York,
NY
Commerce Bank, Cherry Hill,
NJ
Bell Atlantic, ...
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Robert Reinhardt's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Robert Reinhardt's Portfolio.
Artist’s Statement
The photographs displayed here represent the past six years of exploring “sacred grounds” in the cemeteries of Scotland, notably the area in and around Edinburgh. These sites are extremely rich in visual treasure. From the first time I set foot in Warriston Cemetery, I knew I had stumbled upon a subject that spoke to me on many different levels. Each site possesses a unique slice of the history, culture, religion, art and architecture of the time period in which it was created. Today, several of the sites are sealed up and most are in a shameful state of disrepair with nature rapidly reclaiming the landscape. Trees and shrubs, once carefully manicured, now tower over and envelop the beautifully carved tombstones. Celtic crosses and majestic marble angels are hostage to vines and weeds that strangle and conceal them from the view of the passerby.
My first summer visiting the many cemeteries of Edinburgh was spent familiarizing myself with the layout of the sites. Most of the original landscape design has been lost under plantings grown wild over the years. It is the careful observer that begins to discover the delicate objects that lie hidden amidst the neglect of ... |
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