Robert Brasher

Robert Brasher Biography:
The distinctive art, prints and posters of Robert Brasher arise from a solid grounding in the rich tapestry of art history and literary reference. The inclusion of representational objects is employed in an abstract way. These emphasize the formal qualities that present themselves assertively on the canvas. Field work, including sketches, photos, and oil studies in and around the Loop area of Chicago, provide a wealth of inspiring forms, textures, and lighting conditions that continually inform the work. Relationships between the imposing structural surroundings and the human element that inhabits them are explored and distilled as well as purely formal problems dealing with two-dimensional space and color. Contemporary life and the influence of history, or lack of influence, make interesting counterpoints in the work.  >>click here for more