Robert Hofmann
Artist | Professional | Traditional Art

United States

Deemed a ‘renaissance man’ by his wife, Robert loves all forms of art. He has been drawing, painting and using every opportunity to be creative since he was quite young. As a ‘military brat’, he grew up all over the United States, but has spent most of his life in Indiana. At the urging of friends and family, he is pursuing his creative talents through school and various outlets.

He is currently a husband, a father, an art student, and lives in East Central Indiana. Robert is also a certified Zumba instructor.

Artist Statement:

In MY work I tend not to WORK on a piece with an actual intention. Much like Michelangelo’s statement, “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” A blank canvas IS the same thing to me, knowing that a work is there just waiting to be brought forth. The creation process allows for my own primal force to be displayed through VIVID color, RAW emotion, and STRONG cultural influences. Egon Schiele said, “Art is primordially eternal.” My figurative works produce a mirrored glimpse into the viewer’s own life’s history. By my imagery I bring about a new awareness to others, allowing them to see something they have not seen before. Henri Matisse said it well, “An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc.” This is something that has juxtaposed my work, utilizing different mediums, application, and just free play.

I believe that as my work evolves, even from a rough sketch into a finished drawing, to a painting, to even a sculpture. This allows for a freedom to express the diversity within my own life, both professionally and personally.

Many pieces are FIGURAL, with subdued imagery, an EDGY appearance, and a DARK humor that invites the viewer to experience their life in a new way, to make changes within thought or perception. I suppose to narrow that down I would like to bring about a new awareness to others, allowing them to see something they have not seen before.

Favorite mediums:

Acrylics, Oil, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Sculpture, and Photography

Awards:

June 2011 - Secret Palace, Secret Garden Crazy Lake Art House

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