Gallery Diamante Carmel Celebrates the Launch of Web Site Dedicated to NY Expressionist Artist Arthur Robins’ Billiard SeriesPoolpaintings.com launch Party and Exhibition Taking Place at the Sui Generis Showroom in New York Thursday September 23  New York, NY September 23, 2004 – Gallery Diamante, Carmel celebrates the launch of their new web site dedicated to New York artist Arthur Robins’ billiard series. In the summer of 2003, Robins’ work opened this new gallery and previous to his move to the West coast he had shown his work at the John McEnroe Gallery in Soho. Of special significance to the artist was the show “Cut in Wood” where he was the only living artist to show alongside Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Erich Heckel, Karl Schmidt-Rotluff, Lionel Feininger, Kandinsky, Franz Marc and Emil Nolde. In 1993 Arthur Robins was one of the founding member of A.R.T.I.S.T., a group that successfully litigated a Federal landmark case extending the First Amendment right of free speech to artists and fine art – and recently in almost similar fashion, Robins made the front page of the New York Times June 12, 2004.
For this one night show, twenty-three original oils will be displayed; a cross section of Robins’ work which are often unorthodox depictions of landscapes, park scenes and cityscapes. Four of the nine larger works displayed will be “pool pieces.” one of these “Culture Club” 1993 which had been displayed at the John McEnroe Gallery and at the New World Art Center, is an exceptionally moody piece done in an unusually dark pallet for Robins. The focus seems to be on the figure in the foreground but upon closer study and reflection, it is more of a statement piece - the fact that it takes place in a pool hall is academic.  Of the smaller pieces there will be some works from the early 80’s, a cherished piece, Stuyvesant Park 1984, an important seminal work expounded upon in a series of park paintings; two of which will be displayed, “Rappin’ in the Park” 1999 and “Two Wild Oaks” 2000. Other smaller piece include, “Video Arcade,” 1984, Journey of Love 2000, Chinese Girl 1984, “Decline of Culture” 1984, “Gamblin' on Broadway,” 1999 (18x24 inches) previously shown at Blinksfx Image HeadQuarters.
To round out the billiard paintings and cityscapes a biblical piece will also be displayed, “Day Of Atonement,” 2002 30x40 inches, which is beyond words, and a scene of American football “Giants” 1984, that had also been shown at the John McEnroe Gallery. Several Bizarre "HEADS" made from many thousands of pieces of wet and dry oil paint will also be displayed; described as friends and witnesses, by the artist. In Robins’ work you can see the qualities of those artist he admires most; Chiam Soutine, George Roault, Edvard Munch – and on one level, since he has never compromised his work or himself, sacrificing on so many levels, he has inauspiciously broken new ground, continuing in struggle, the line where they begun. "All of Robins' paintings convey gut feelings -- our innermost, most sincere and authentic feelings, often hard to grasp, however strongly felt, but in Robins’ paintings explosively self-evident." Donald Kuspit “Robin’s depictions of pool players include an environment – the pool parlor and its denizens. Often from overhead, he pictures the players in the act of shooting. His knowledge of this game informs the player’s positions and ball formations. The two – players and balls – are the most prominent elements in these depictions. The distorted angles used by the artist are echoed in the angle of the pool players’ shots. The geometry of the game as well as the players’ concentration are translated into a painting suggesting the intensity of a moment.” Judy Collischan, PH.D Neuberger Museum, New York Gallery Diamante in Carmel, CA, is the parent company of POOLPAINTINGS.COM Contact poolpaintings.com for more information 831.206.8975. ###Supplemental information follows below… PoolPaintings.Com Arthur Robins (Supplemental Information) 1) Arthur Robins was the only living artist displaying at a McEnroe Gallery exhibit "CUT IN WOOD” alongside noted expressionist: Ernst Ludwig KirchnerErich HeckelKarl Schmidt-RotluffLionel FeiningerKandinskyFranz MarcEmil Nolde*Arthur Robins “Serene Women” woodcut 2) 1996 Arthur Robins retrospective, at the John McEnroe Gallery - 70 paintings from 1984 till 1996. 3) ACA group exhibition1996 - was a show of Artists depicting the Urban environment ~ Ashcan school other American Masters. Arthur Robins Arthur Robins was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1953. He began painting, sculpting and drawing at the age of two and a half. He attended art schools throughout his childhood, receiving many awards and scholarships. After attending Pratt Institute, he supported his art through woodworking, including cabinetry and furniture making, while showing in galleries and public spaces. Arthur has shown his art on the sidewalks of New York City and has lived exclusively off the sale of his art since 1987. In 1993 he was a founding member of A.R.T.I.S.T., a group that successfully litigated a Federal landmark case extending the First Amendment right of free speech to artists and fine art. He has sold original works of art to collectors from every state and over fifty countries around the world. ONE PERSON EXHIBITIONS1998 Neuberger Museum of Art, New York, NY1997 Revelation Fine Art/New World Art Center, New York, NY1995 John McEnroe Gallery, New York, NY1991 Exhibition Space, New York, NY1985 Steven Adams Gallery, New York, NY1980 United States Federal Courthouse, New York, NY SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS1998 Museum of the City of New York, NY1997 Revelation Fine Art, New York, NY1996* John McEnroe Gallery, New York, NY* ACA Galleries, New York, NY1995 John McEnroe Gallery, New York, NY1991 Science Fiction Art Show, Tarrytown, NY1990 Science Fiction Art Show, Philadelphia, PA1989 Mural on Lite Elite, Broome & Bowery, New York, NY1988 La Mama/La Galleria, New York, NY1986* Michael Todd Room, New York, NY* Steven Adams Gallery, New York, NY* Now Gallery, New York, NY1985* Steven Adams Gallery, New York, NY* Now Gallery, New York, NY1984 Nico Smith Gallery, New York, NY1983 Mural on West Broadway, New York, NY1981 Public Image Gallery, New York, NY1979 United States Court House, New York, NY1975 Tim Blackburn Gallery, New York, NY PUBLICATIONS/TELEVISION1998* ARTNews* The International Economy1996 Peace, Love & Harmony Cable TV1995 ZDF-TV German Television1994* Channel 5 Fox TV News* Soundtruth - Cable TV* Channel 9 WWOR News1985 East Village Art1981 New York Post1980 Eyewitness News1980 Vogue Magazine EDUCATION1969-71 William Allen High School, Allentown, PA Top student of James P. Musselman1971 Syracuse University, NY Painting, Sculpture & Drawing1971-73 Pratt Institute, NY1973-4 Independent Study with Sculptor Takashi Nakazawa1974-5 Brooklyn Academy of Music Jazz Percussion1977 Cabinet & Furniture Making apprenticeship under Don Boyce, Soho1978 Cabinet & Furniture Makingapprenticeship under Roger Scorcio1976-85 Seido Karate under Master Tadashi NakamuraAttained Black Belt1989-97 Artists For Israel Institute, NYCStudied Theology and Scriptures (Old and New Testaments) in original Hebrew and Greek. ARTNet Web Links: http://www.artnet.com/arthurrobins.htmlhttp://www.artnet.com/gallerydiamante.html ARTNet event calendar Gallery Diamante Sep. 23rdhttp://www.artnet.com/ag/events.asp?G=8&order=w&m=9&d=19&y=2004 Arthur Robins Home Site (Heads)http://www.arthurrobins.com/arthur.html http://www.poolpaintings.com ### William Cardozahttp://www.poolpaintings.com1340 Munras Avenue, Suite 224Monterey, CA 93940Direct Line/Home Office: 831.442.9809Cell: 831.206.8975Tel: 831.643.0852, 831.643.0859Fax: 831.643.0855
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