Artist: Chris Roberts
Website: www.Deadclownart.com
Commentary:
Chris Roberts is a younger, angrier Andy Warhol; that is in terms of the byproduct of his mind and the product of his hand. His paintings are dominated by compacted space filled with either lone figures or distorted facial visages. His figures are separated from the background solely through the use of colored lines which creates a haunting affect. The figures meld and merge with the background, thus creating a highly unified composition. The majority of images are produced in yellow, red, blue and green hues with minimal use of black or white for balancing. Works include photography collages, mixed media, acrylic, spray paint and ink predominantly. These paintings are not of a style which one would necessarily want to place in a refined living room, however they do have a place within the home of an art lover. Perhaps, a cozy warm breakfast nook or hidden reading retreat would be the best location for showcasing them. Chris Roberts paintings demand attention and should thus be placed in a location where the viewer can stumble and reflect upon them without their presence distracting from other objects of interest in the surrounding room.
Chris Roberts images are simple, nostalgic in nature and compelling in subject matter. The subject matter is readily approachable by masses of people due to the use of easily recognizable forms. For instance, his works include images of Mao, Michael Jackson and Napoleon Dynamite. Chris Roberts is an artist worth watching in the coming years. As a semi abstract figurative artist he has a bright future.
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