Robert Hofherr

Gallery, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from a charming New England town art gallery, this fauvist reinterpretation simplifies intricate details, allowing the vibrant shapes of expressionist color to take center stage. The cool teal underpainting becomes an integral part of the composition, strikingly contrasting the warm hues atop it. When displaying the artwork, soft lighting is crucial to enhance vibrancy and energy while minimizing the visibility of 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: gallery, facade, shop, building, Massachusetts, town, Fauvism, colorful, stylized, fence, house, home, umbrella, tree, chair, store, architecture, expressionism, acrylic painting, red

Gallery
Robert Hofherr
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
24 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 4 oz.