Past Is Present

28 Oct - 14 Nov, 2021

Gullotti Galleries
Claremont Quarter, Claremont
Western Australia.

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The Australian debut exhibition of new works by acclaimed American artist Robert Mars.

The Australian debut exhibition of new works by acclaimed American artist Robert Mars drew a crowd of around 100 people to the opening night event at Gullotti Galleries, Claremont Quarter on 28 October, 2021. Titled Past Is Present, his portraits of 1950s and 60s movie stars such as Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean superimposed on the geometric patterns of traditional American quilts were well received, with sales of around 60% of the 20 works on show.

Robert joined the event via live video link from New York and fielded questions about his influences, techniques and subject matter. He explained how he began as a graphic artist with a love of typography, bold colours and shapes.