Elisa Robinson
I recently purchased a small painting. An Aboriginal dot style painting, acrylic on canvas. It is beautiful.
I can’t understand with all the local hype around this artist in her home area in Australia how someone hasn’t picked her up, as in a gallery. With the popularity of Australian indigenous art in the U.S. and Europe as well as in Australia, how can a contemporary artist of her ability to capture native Australian animals in a way that fits into a modern living area go un-noticed by the galleries.
It is not possible by looking at her on-line gallery to appreciate the amount of dots in her works. There are 1000’s upon 1000’s. It’s remarkable.
I found her by work online after a friend in Australia purchased a painting from her in person after seeing a photogrpah works. I advise anyone looking for contemporary indigenous art to view her website
I am a lover of most art and appreciate all art. I haven’t seen Aboriginal art like this before. I have seen Desert Art from Central Australia on 2 previous ‘outback adventures’ which is contemporary- its a painting of Dreamtime stories in a bright array of tear shaped stroke making a beautiful pattern. I don’t like the fact that you can not buy these paintings pre-stretched. I have always been wary of this, especially when paying upwards of U.S.$5000. I have found when trying to purchase a painting with an animal, nearly every instance the animal is in x-ray style, I like the history of the x-ray art of indigenous Australians but wouldn’t want to be looking at it everyday. The art that I have found that isn’t x-ray art are very cookie-cutter style. When I buy art I look for unique pieces.
This artists stretched canvas has an unusual backing on it, its a thin piece of wood, the full size of the canvas to stop the canvas being torn from the back. I think its quite a good idea.
The attached picture is an unsold painting of Elisa Robinson’s. I think its rather glorious in colour and effect. I read About her on her website, I found it very interesting especially the pictures of what I assume are her family in generations gone by of The Stolen Generation. I also found it interesting that she is able to do other art styles such as watercolour portraits.
Elisa Robinson
Ffloyd said,
August 1, 2008 at 9:08 am
I think its amazing, I am a lover of art, critical of all!
Indigenous art (Australian) can be a work of incredible beauty such as this or it can be ‘cookie’ cutter style.
I have NEVER seen such a contemporary style and thank you for letting all art-lover bloggers about this.
I agree with blig, it is unique and very easy to fit into any decor~
Elisa Robinson’s work is BEAUTIFUL
utalee said,
August 1, 2008 at 9:40 am
I have just looked at this website
not only is the ART amazing but the website itself is incredible!
it is easy to navigate and visually stunning, very creative, innovative and the gallery set up is fantastic. It would of taken a great deal of work.
I know if I every want a new website built I’ll get Right Eye Design Services!
Does anyone know where they are situated- what country, I tried to find them online but haven’t yet found them. There is a link to email though.
Back to the art.
I adore Elisa’s style, its spectacular. I would love to purchase some when I move into my new place. I love the Turtle and the Snake!