Robert Hofherr

Eye of the Moon, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Geometric shapes form a whimsical castle beneath a glowing moon. Cool blues and purples dominate the scene, while warm accents of orange and red highlight the rooftops and arches. Artist Robert Hofherr transformed the piece into a colorful study of reality, reducing it to simple forms. He created textured surfaces with thick, energetic paint to showcase the "hand of the artist." When displaying the artwork, soft lighting is essential to minimize the visibility of the brushwork.

About the Artist
Artist Robert Hofherr paints fauvist expressions, infusing his work with a strong statement reflected in his bold application of colors and spontaneous brushwork. Robert refrains from depicting a scene in its literal sense and lets the viewer reimagine a piece with their imagination. Following art school, Robert spent decades as an advertising and graphic design professional. "After my children had grown and became independent, I reconnected with painting," shares Robert. Inspired by the French artists Maurice de Vlaminck and André Derain, he now paints in an unused bedroom in his home, often accompanied by the soothing melodies of classical music. When he is not working, Robert enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and exploring the magnificent landscapes of the mid-Atlantic region.

Words that describe this painting: cool, castle, Klee, whimsical, stylized, arches, towers, turrets, Fauvism, moon, night, evening, playful, children's, nursery, architecture, expressionism, acrylic painting, purple

Eye of the Moon
Robert Hofherr
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
30 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 10 oz.