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Robert Bell Artist Profile Video

Artist Profile Rob Bell FULL Final

Dada Art Bar Group Show April 3rd 2015

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

June 6, 2014 - Shadows on the Wall, Dada Art Bar, Denver CO
2014 - Text and the Female Form, The Matchbox, 2625 Larimer St., Denver CO
2013 - Sirens and Vino, The Infinite Monkey Theorem 3200 Larimer St., Denver CO
2008 - Structure, Chaos and Text, SQUARE 101 GALLERY, Denver CO
2007 - Organic Structures, exhibitrek, THE GALLERY, Boulder CO
2006 - Solidifying the Abstract, Washington Street Art Center, Boston MA
2005 - Dixon's Restaurant, Denver, CO
2005 - The Parlour, Denver, CO
2004 - Studio 3, Boulder, CO
2004 - Royce Galleries, Denver, CO

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2015 - Group Show, Dada Art Bar, Denver Colorado
2006 - CLOSE PROXIMITY, Post-Baccalaureate Group Show, SMFA, Boston, MA
2006 - Juried Printmaking Show, SMFA, Boston, MA
2005 - December Sale, SMFA, Boston, MA
2002 - Exhibiting Artist at Gallery Sovereign, Boulder, CO
August 2002 - Artwork featured on cover of Portraits section of the Daily Camera newspaper (Boulder, CO)

GALLERY REPRESENTATION

I have recently acquired representation from Exhibitrek, The Gallery in downtown Boulder, near the Pearl Street Mall. Please visit their site when you get a chance: www.exhibitrek.com. I am grateful and excited for this new opportunity and am confident it is a positive step for my career and artistic journey. I look forward to showing my work in this beautiful space and will keep everyone posted when I get a show.

SOLIDIFYING THE ABSTRACT July 7th - July 31, 2006

Solidifying the Abstract: New Works by Robert Bell and Kirk Snow
Contrary to the meaning of the word, abstract art tries to make a replication of thoughts and concepts that have no concrete existence. Visually an artist has to transport the viewer to a place beyond what is natural. A place where belief is no longer an idea, but something with weight and volume. This is where the work of Robert Bell and Kirk Snow intersects.
 
Robert Bell's work derives from a play with proportion and harmony in his heavy biomorphic forms. The paintings and prints he creates are in constant dialogue, playing their atmosphere off one another in a game of theme and variation. Bell identifies process as his most effective tool, using methodical technique to counter emotion and spontaneity.
 
Kirk Snow uses form to dictate function in his unique screenprints. He devises a syntax that is inherent to a man made form, and puts it to use as a rule set in his work. The result is imagery comfortably familiar to the viewer, but wholly removed from the existence of the original object.
 
Solidifying the Abstract is on view at the Washington Street Art Center (321 Washington Street, Somerville) from July 7 - July 31.

ABOUT

Robert Bell Artist Profile Video

Artist Profile Rob Bell FULL Final

EDUCATION

2011 - Web Design Certificate, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (Denver, CO)
2006 - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School of the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA)
2000 - BFA, Colorado State University
1999 - Santa Chiara Art Center (Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, Italy) International student

Artist Statement

My work is about striking a harmony between two opposing forces, much like my life. I am interested in finding out how much intentional will I can impose on the natural, organic pattern of wood grain or rusted steel and still achieve proportional forms. A high-contrast palette often echoes this struggle between artist and surface. As a result, each work is a single, sometimes violent or outrageous emotional outburst portrayed in an abstract visual form that reaches the balance of a perfect cathartic moment.

GRAPHIC ART

Coming soon: Robert Bell's Graphic Art Portfolio. Click on the images below to view.

REPRESENTATION AT TRANSLATIONS GALLERY, DENVER

January 2008. I have recently acquired representation by Translations Gallery, a beautiful new art space in downtown Denver. Please visit their site: TRANSLATIONS GALLERY