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Robert Standish Paintings

American, b. 1964
For twenty years, Los Angeles painter Robert Standish had been abstracting reality by altering his own powerful and moving photorealistic paintings of daily life. Seven years ago, Standish shifted away from constructing lifelike replicas of the world, and into an investigation of the unconscious unknown through abstraction. His move into an Abstract Expressionist "wet-on-wet" technique developed in tandem with his interests in cosmology and topography, in addition to psychological theory – namely, Dr. Carl Jung's notion and analysis of the human psyche. In his recent work Standish revisits the essential element of his early style of photorealistic painting, namely, a photo reference, but through his more recent lens of abstraction. Fed up with biased news reporting, Standish sources his imagery from top U.S. and world news stories; often selecting photos from the Internet and various social media platforms associated with polarizing content. By unifying his disparate techniques, he gradually manipulates the palette and texture of the original image to change the representation of its featured subject – and subsequently, the viewer's interpretation of it. Transcendence being a consistent theme of his practice, Standish's newest work is true to his rejection of the finite, and his proclivity for the universal. An interview with Voyage LA (April 23, 2018) quotes Standish as saying this about his artwork: “I paint mostly abstracts and occasionally return to photorealism. I’m in awe of the creative force all around us. Can’t think of anything that’s so strikingly omnipresent. Every square inch of our physical universe and all existing life forms contain the elements of shape, texture, pattern, color palette and all of it comes from a process of creation. Painting for me is the opportunity to deeply enjoy and directly connect with that force and hopefully inspire others of the rewards of connecting to its power and beauty.” Standish's works can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, JP MORGAN CHASE, The Weisman Foundation, Louis K. Meisel, Larry and Marilyn Fields, Patricia Arquette, Norwest Venture Partners and BRYANT/ STIBEL, along with numerous other acclaimed collections. Standish's paintings have been exhibited internationally in galleries and museums, including two recent group shows at the Carnegie Art Museum.
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Artist: Robert Standish
Arrived Here Without Google Maps
Arrived Here Without Google Maps

Arrived Here Without Google Maps

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Arrived Here Without Google Maps is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 24 x 48 inches canvas size and 25.5 x 49.5 inches fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Conversations
Conversations

Conversations

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Conversations is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 40 x 30 inches canvas size and 41.25 x 31.25 inches framed. Framed in a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Meadow at Dusk
Meadow at Dusk

Meadow at Dusk

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Meadow at Dusk is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 24 x 48 inches canvas size and 26 x 50 inches framed. Framed in a conte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Travels in the Sun
Travels in the Sun

Travels in the Sun

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Travels in the Sun is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 30 inches diameter canvas size and 31.25 inches diameter framed. Fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Emerald Sky
Emerald Sky

Emerald Sky

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Emerald Sky is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 30 inches diameter canvas size and 31.25 inches diameter framed. Framed in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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In the Blue Wind
In the Blue Wind

In the Blue Wind

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

In the Blue Wind is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 36 x 24 inches canvas size and 37.5 x 25.5 inches framed. Framed in a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Highland
Highland

Highland

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Highland is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 24 x 18 inches canvas size and 25.25 x 19.25 inches framed. Framed in a conte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Luminiferous (#2)
Luminiferous (#2)

Luminiferous (#2)

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Luminiferous (#2) is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 48 x 36 inches canvas size and 49.5 x 37.5 inches framed. Framed in...

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"Fifth Impression" Minimalist textured acrylic painting by Robert Standish
"Fifth Impression" Minimalist textured acrylic painting by Robert Standish

"Fifth Impression" Minimalist textured acrylic painting by Robert Standish

By Robert Standish

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In his recent work Standish revisits the essential element of his early style of photorealistic painting, namely, a photo reference, but through his more recent lens of abstraction. ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Robert Standish Paintings

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Sunset (Magenta Mountain)
Sunset (Magenta Mountain)

Sunset (Magenta Mountain)

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Sunset (Magenta Mountain) is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 48 x 36 inches canvas size and 49.5 x 37.5 inches framed. F...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Evergreen, 2023
Evergreen, 2023

Evergreen, 2023

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Evergreen is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 30 inches diameter canvas size and 31.25 inches diameter framed. Framed in a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Across the Crimson Divide
Across the Crimson Divide

Across the Crimson Divide

By Robert Standish

Located in Greenwich, CT

Across the Crimson Divide is an acrylic on canvas painting by Robert Standish, signed, titled and dated verso. The art is 30 x 40 inches canvas size and 31.5 x 41.5 inches framed. Fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Robert Standish Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Robert Standish paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Robert Standish in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Robert Standish paintings, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Helen Steele, Frank Faulkner, and Tayo Heuser. Robert Standish paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,500 and tops out at $19,850, while the average work can sell for $11,888.