Robert Maurice Smith is a painter and draftsman based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Formerly a construction worker and metal fabricator, Rob is currently a student at the Herron School of Art and Design pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting.
Before returning to school full-time, Rob mentored in the centuries-old atelier style of art instruction under Kerry Holsapple of Atelier Indiana. This training, coupled with attending workshops taught by some of the most recognized contemporary masters such as Steven Assael and Robert Liberace, has provided Rob with a solid foundation in traditional realist methodology.
Along with years of technical training, Rob also possesses a curious mind. He views the artist’s role in society as that of a philosopher and a translator/curator of visual language. Often with the human figure as the center of focus, Rob integrates observational imagery with abstract symbols to generate deeper inquiries into the human condition. The interplay between realism and more conceptual motifs empowers the viewer to consider further how much people (individuals or communities) are affected and shaped by forces they cannot always comprehend.
Rob regularly exhibits work in Indiana’s regional juried shows, such as the Richmond Art Museum Annual Art Show and the Hoosier Salon. He maintains a studio at the Stutz Building in Indianapolis and is a member of the Stutz Artist Association.
Artist Biography
Robert Maurice Smith is a painter and draftsman based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Formerly a construction worker and metal fabricator, Rob is currently a student at the Herron School of Art and Design pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting.
Before returning to school full-time, Rob mentored in the centuries-old atelier style of art instruction under Kerry Holsapple of Atelier Indiana. This training, coupled with attending workshops taught by some of the most recognized contemporary masters such as Steven Assael and Robert Liberace, has provided Rob with a solid foundation in traditional realist methodology.
Along with years of technical training, Rob also possesses a curious mind. He views the artist’s role in society as that of a philosopher and a translator/curator of visual language. Often with the human figure as the center of focus, Rob integrates observational imagery with abstract symbols to generate deeper inquiries into the human condition. The interplay between realism and more conceptual motifs empowers the viewer to consider further how much people (individuals or communities) are affected and shaped by forces they cannot always comprehend.
Rob regularly exhibits work in Indiana’s regional juried shows, such as the Richmond Art Museum Annual Art Show and the Hoosier Salon. He maintains a studio at the Stutz Building in Indianapolis and is a member of the Stutz Artist Association.