Robert Riggs
A Brief History
Painting in oils, Australian artist Robert Riggs has explored a variety of subject matter over the course of his career as an artist. Currently focussed on the genre of still life painting, Riggs uses his realistically depicted, moody arrangements as a vehicle for exploring the evocative power of light. In particular, his work investigates the way in which simple objects can be imbued with a sense of grandeur, bestowing importance upon the humblest of subjects, through the use of strong light and shadow.Read More...
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A Brief History
Painting in oils, Australian artist Robert Riggs has explored a variety of subject matter over the course of his career as an artist. Currently focussed on the genre of still life painting, Riggs uses his realistically depicted, moody arrangements as a vehicle for exploring the evocative power of light. In particular, his work investigates the way in which simple objects can be imbued with a sense of grandeur, bestowing importance upon the humblest of subjects, through the use of strong light and shadow.
Solo Exhibitions
2022 Strathnairn Arts
2019 Strathnairn Arts.
Finalist
2022 Basil Sellers Art Prize
2022 Lethbridge Small Scale Art Award.
2021 Lethbridge Small Scale Art Award.
2019 Fishers Ghost Art Award (Traditional section)
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