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Framing Nature
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It is the inner eye that helps Robert Lopez depict the various moods of Nature
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Photo: S. Mahinsha
Impressions Robert Lopez sees landscapes as a melange of colours and shapes
Using just 19 frames the artist has successfully tried to capture Nature in her different moods. ‘Native impressions,’ an exhibition of paintings by Robert Lopez at Leaf Art Gallery, Nanthencode,’ presented Nature in all her glor
y. Eight of the frames were more vocal in their expressions on account of the use of colours, strokes and imagery.
According to Robert, there is no point in seeking out the landscapes. “They don’t exist anywhere,” declares the artist. Robert took the basic forms and colours that make up nature and spread them out subtly on canvas. Most of them were abstract paintings – which range from quite obvious forms to virtual abstracts. “I like abstract to do abstract works,” says Robert.
Treat to the eye
The painting ‘Green Valley’ comes as a treat to the eye, but as you reach ‘Terrain of Mystery’ you are on your own to find the meaning. “All truths are abstract,” Robert justifies himself. “You take any discipline, you can see this phenomenon. The deeper you study a subject the more philosophical and abstract your conclusions will evolve into.”
As an artist Robert is influenced by the neo-plasticism of the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian who reduces nature and his subjects to horizontal and vertical lines.
“The oriental school also tells us to be minimalist in approach,” adds Robert revealing his wide range of influences.
Asked why his works do not present any living beings Robert Lopez replied: “Why can’t you see the landscape? They are figurative in expression. They represent life.” Robert’s works depict the artist’s pilgrimage into himself. The works were the impressions of an inward eye that seem to seeking new horizons and destinations. The painting ‘Misty Landscapes’ represents both worlds.
The dancing lights could be fireflies. Or are they the fluttering of our mind as we travel inwards? Robert Lopez smiles: “An artist should lead the viewer to go beyond the frame. He should leave enough directions to help him to venture beyond the represented.”
As an artist Robert thinks that water colour on canvas is the most flexible method for painting.
Robert Lopez’s other works included ‘Valley of red trees’ in which we see a profusion of red on leafy background, the dream valley, and a series of untitled works, all in honour of Mother Nature.
The artist has already conducted 10 solo exhibitions and participated in 35 group exhibitions. Robert won the State award for water colour painting in 1994.
MANU REMAKANTH
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