[salonlb.] is proud to present a solo exhibition by Chicago-based artist, Renee Robbins titled “Simple Pleasures and Silver Linings: An Unseen Universe”, opening Friday, December 16th, with a special reception from 7-10pm during Bridgeport’s Third Fridays gallery walk.
Read MoreAlgae, diatoms, and plankton
Algae, diatoms, and plankton are one of my very favorite subjects to paint and a HUGE passion of mine. I have been incorporating algae-like forms in my work since at least 2002. The forms provide endless inspiration for me to draw from. I do have many artworks that incorporate diatom inspirations. It might even be more than 50 pieces!
Enjoy this curated collection of original paintings and drawings exploring this diverse subject.
Planktos, 15” x 22”, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Algal Stardust, 12’ x 12”, acrylic on panel
Constellation, 12’ x 12”, acrylic on panel
Nocturnal Loom 2, 6’ x 6”, acrylic on panel
Nocturnal Loom 4, 6’ x 6”, acrylic on panel
Daily Drawings Week 25, Blue-Green Algae No. 1-7, 6’ x 6”, gouache and colored pencil on paper
Daily Drawings Week 25, Blue-Green Algae No. 1-7, 6’ x 6”, gouache and colored pencil on paper
Daily Drawings Week 25, Blue-Green Algae No. 1-7, 6’ x 6”, gouache and colored pencil on paper
Daily Drawings Week 25, Blue-Green Algae No. 1-7, 6’ x 6”, gouache and colored pencil on paper
Daily Drawings Week 25, Blue-Green Algae No. 1-7, 6’ x 6”, gouache and colored pencil on paper
Daily Drawings Week 25, Blue-Green Algae No. 1-7, 6’ x 6”, gouache and colored pencil on paper
Daily Drawings Week 25, Blue-Green Algae No. 1-7, 6’ x 6”, gouache and colored pencil on paper
Daily Drawings Week 15, Algae Series No. 1-7, 5.5’ x 5.5”, gouache and colored pencil on paper
Aquatic Motif
My work invites explorations of the aquatic realm. I curated a collection of a variety of compositions that evoke this ecology.
On the Way, 24” x 26”, acrylic on canvas
Satellite of Love, 30” x 42”, acrylic on canvas
Three Sails to Refuge, 30” x 30”, acrylic on canvas
Hidden Hotspots, 20” x 24”, acrylic on canvas
Extra Dimensions, 22.5 x 24”, acrylic on canvas
Crest, 36” x 36”, acrylic on canvas
Siren Song, 48” x 72”, acrylic on canvas
Shape Shifter, 24” x 24”, acrylic on canvas
Wishbone, 20” x 20”, acrylic on canvas
Night Croquet, 40” x 60”, acrylic on canvas
Drawbridge, 48” x 72”, acrylic on canvas
Allure, 24” x 24”, acrylic on canvas
Star-Shaped Sand Motif
I often paint a subject that excites me in multiple different ways over time in paper and on canvas. The following five pieces all explore the star shaped sand motif. Some pieces are small and one is very large. Together they show the range of my process and the love that I have for depicting a diversity of painting compositions.
Seeing Stars 2, acrylic on paper, 2021
Star-shaped, 10” h x 8” w, acrylic on canvas, 2021
Daily Drawings Week 2 No 6, acrylic on paper, 10” h x 8” w, 2020
Seeing Stars, 60” h x 60” w, acrylic on canvas, 2021
Ghost Forest, acrylic and spray paint on paper, 16” h x 20” w, 2021
Expedition Spectrum - Inspiration
EXPEDITION SPECTRUM gives the viewer a visual opportunity to meditate on color; to connect their thoughts toward inner awareness and close observation of minutiae in nature. The paintings in the Expedition Series journey into unknown spaces inspired by bird songs, forest canopies, and seafoam. With these prompts from nature, the works focus on depicting simple pleasures and silver linings. Viewing the paintings invites a chance to slow down and investigate our surroundings. With this introspection comes resilience, no matter where we are. The painting process I employ is the culmination of my personal quest to find joy in color and to radiate warmth and optimism on each piece. The works act like fantastical prisms of nature, reflecting the shifting magic of color, from red through purple, one color at a time. Expedition Spectrum renews the spirit and shifts the mindset towards hope.
