Robert L. Pepper
“Gothic Night”, 2019, 30×34 inches
$1,500
“Not What It Seems”, 2019, 30×34 inches
$1,500
When the viewer looks at my work they are presented with many intertwining and interacting forms. These forms make up scenes and imaginary beings, which are part of an internal world that I have created. Many people have their television world, I have decided through painting to create my own world. All these scenes originate from deep within my mind. I am inspired by ‘tribal designs’ from all over our globe, ancient texts, microcosm, macrocosm, and occult symbolism. I try to create something mysterious, provocative, and intriguing out of the simplicity of these forms, as well as displaying a story for the viewer to decipher for themselves.
「私の作品を鑑賞する人々は、絡み合い、相互に作用する数多くの形を目にします。これらの形は、私が創り上げた独自の内なる世界を構成する場面や想像上の存在を描き出しています。多くの人がテレビの世界に没頭する中、私は絵画を通じて自分だけの世界を作り上げることを選びました。これらの場面はすべて、私の心の奥深くから生まれたものです。
インスピレーションの源は、世界中の『部族デザイン』や古代のテキスト、ミクロコスモス、マクロコスモス、そしてオカルトの象徴です。これらのシンプルな形から、神秘的で挑発的、そして興味をそそるものを生み出すとともに、鑑賞者が自由に解釈し、読み解く物語を提示することを目指しています。」
Artist Statement:
‘When the viewer looks at my work, they are presented with many intertwining and interacting forms. These forms make up scenes and imaginary beings, which are part of an internal world that I have created. Many people have their television world, I have decided through painting to create my own world. All these scenes originate from deep within my mind. I am inspired by ‘tribal designs’ from all over our globe, ancient texts, microcosm, macrocosm, and occult symbolism. I try to create something mysterious, provocative, and intriguing out of the simplicity of these forms, as well as displaying a story for the viewer to decipher for themselves.’
Blurb:
Robert L. Pepper, is a Brooklyn born artist/musician, based in New York City. His works include oil, and acrylic paintings, films, and experimental music recordings. His work is abstract in nature while using various symbols and occult references. His portraits are a breakdown of the subject’s personality into abstract designs and esoteric symbols. His musical projects include Pas Musique, The Jazzfakers, Eyryx, and Zoku Metsu. Robert has performed and displayed art in over 18 countries.
Past Exhibitions
2024
Gowanus Open Studios/J-Collab Event
October 12-19th
Ossam Gallery
300 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
“Art on Paper” September 5-8, 2024
Pier 36, Downtown Manhattan 299 South Street
New York, 10002
“Crossed Hands” Walpodenakademie
August 29-September 27th Neubrunnenstrasse 8, 55116, Mainz Germany
Nitehawk Cinemas
“Red” group show August-November 2024
188 Prospect Park West. Brooklyn, NY 11215
Pictor Gallery
“Summer Breeze” group show. August 6th-August 31st 547 West 27th Street, Suite 204
New York, NY 10001
Pictor Gallery
“Love Song” group show. July 16th-August 3rd 547 West 27th Street, Suite 204
New York, NY 10001
Park Slope Windsor Terrace Open Studios May 4th and 5th, 2024
614 7 Ave between 22nd and 23rd streets
Nitehawk Cinemas
“Black and White” group show April-August 2024
188 Prospect Park West. Brooklyn, NY 11215
Pictor Gallery
“Coming Home” group show. February 27-March 23 547 West 27th Street, Suite 204
New York, NY 10001
2023
“Winter Salon” at BWAC
Park Slope/Windsor Terrace Artist Collective December 2nd-10th
41 Van Brundt Street, Red Hook, New York 11231
Pictor Gallery
“Art For Grabs” group show , November 28th-December 23rd. 547 West 27th Street, Suite 204
New York, NY 10001
Pictor Gallery
“Dynamic Moves” group show , October 31st-November 25th. 547 West 27th Street, Suite 204
New York, NY 10001
Art on Paper September 7-10, 2023 Pier 36, Downtown Manhattan 299 South Street
New York, 10002