Rodney Beecher Roberts
Artwork for Rodney Beecher Roberts
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
My non-figurative paintings are not intended to be abstractions from something since they have no reference to the material discernible world. Generally, they are not of something; they are something. They are what they are, an entity unto themselves.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
My first memory of making art was more of an 'incident' in the third grade. I had just finished what I thought was a rather brilliant crayon drawing of a green three-legged horse running through a field of red, purple and orange grass. Smiling, I proudly held it up for the teacher to see. She shook her head and said, “That is NOT how you draw a horse.” In some respects that moment shaped the next six decades as I strive to live life on my own terms rather than doing what’s expected by individuals or society, but I knew I was an artist from that very early age.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
As an abstract action painter, my art is less a visual depiction of places or events than an expression of moods and emotion, but it took many years of painting and sculpting before I was able to manipulate paint and materials without a conscious effort.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Beecher's Gallery Ross-on-Wye