robert. workman
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Biography
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At 40 I was the youngest and the FIRST American artist accepted into the collection of the musee du louvre of paris france.2001 for the 21st century.I have work in 122 museums and libraries world wide.I grewup on the far southwest side of chicago.I have witnessed the first men walking on the moon and all that,s come after,and yet ,Iam waiting to see a NEW age or 21st century RENAISEANCE. A new golden age,when art will return to it,s rightfull place in our world,homes and schools. Before we like the roman empire learn the lesson of what it means to overlook the creative!
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Statement
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My goal is the betterment of my generation thru my art.I work in mixed media and generally small works on canvas or paper.This is the way I express myself best. I have studied at the school of the art Institute of chicago,(fine art) and at the ecole du louvre ,paris (art history) For 15+ years I have worked as a graphic artist/writer for newspapers in chicago.
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Exhibitions
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Current permanent exhibits include Walker library of chicago , The reagan presidential library, The Carter presidential library,
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