Riverview, 1990, 66 x 72 inches, oil on canvas
Robert Ogata has spent more than forty years exploring specific questions in his paintings: the use of line/color separation to retain a two-dimensional, frontal appearance of the surface, while using surface relief and gestures to create illusionary effects. In recent works, this has included using multiple layers of paint and a large format. The particular marks or shapes draw interest and create limited space. Within this context the artist continues to explore references to atmosphere and illusion, which he began to investigate more than forty years ago.
In trying to establish a personal vocabulary for his work the artist found himself reaching back to his heritage growing up in a Japanese-American family. Occasionally these cultural references appear in his work.
Objects, images and experiences in the world provide the stimulation to conceive ideas for paintings. Mr. Ogata’s interest in atmosphere and illusion is directly related to living in the San Joaquin Valley. Because I work in themes, or series, certain elements are carried over: Imagery emerges and is obliterated as I progress through a sequence of paintings.”
Robert Ogata: A Micro-survey
Exhibition Dates: August 1 through September 10, 2009
Opening: Saturday, August 1, 4 – 6 pm,
Chandler Fine Art
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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