Robert Kraut

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Paintskins Archive: 1981 – 1984

During the 1970’s, being cognizant of the history of Art, I set out with the goal in mind to invent my own means and methods of visual expression. Experimentation and discovery is the foundation of my work. I began working with fluid acrylic polymers and pigments. Paint became the bonding agent of my creative quests. This experiment is open ended and continues to this day.

"White Arc" - 1984 - 36d"h.x34"w. Acrylic Paintskin on stretched canvas.
"Target" - 1985 - 60"h.x46"w. Acrylic Paintskins on stretched canvas.
"Time Capsule" - 1983 - 60"h.x46"w. Reverse painted on glass. The Paintskin is mounted on stretched canvas with over painting.
"Swiss Red" - 1981 - 36"h.x36"w. Collage of Paintskins on canvas
"Sunset" - 1984 - 32"h.x34"w. Acrylic Paintskin on stretched canvas.
"Sunset" - 1984 - 32"h.x34"w. Acrylic Paintskin on stretched canvas.
"Sunset" - 1984 - 32"h.x34"w. Acrylic Paintskin on stretched canvas.
"Red Splash" - 1984 - 60"h.x46"w. Reverse painted on glass. The Paintskin is mounted on stretched canvas with over painting
"Red Mat/Yellow Maze" - 1981 - 47"h.x54"w. Poured paint with floor mat, cast paint overlays and working off the stretchers on canvas.
"Polyester Contact" - 1981 - Detail view.
"Purple Lightning" - 1984 - 60"h.x46"w. Acrylic Paintskin on stretched canvas.
"Polyester Contact" - 1981 - 48"h.x56"w. Rubber band paint filled reservoirs with polyester fibers and coated bands of string.
"Plastic Shade" - 1984 - 60"h.x47"w. Acrylic Paintskin on stretched canvas
"Extending The Edge" - 1985 - 54"h.x44"w. Reverse Painting on glass with the Paintskin mounted on stretched canvas. The Paintskin is wrapped around the sides of the stretcher bars, extending the view
"Network" - 1981 - 48"h.x56"w. Poured paint on canvas with paint coated string and bands of paint strips.
"Network" - 1981 - 48"h.x56"w. Detail view.
"Neck-ware Red" - 1981 - 36"h.x36"w. Collage of Paintskins on canvas.
"Mountain Pass" - 1984 - 60"h.x47"w. Acrylic Paintskin with polyester backing on stretched canvas.
"Frenzy" - 1981 - Detail view.
"Going Up" - 1984 - 32"h.x34"w. Acrylic Paintskin on stretched canvas.
"Frenzy" - 1981 - 47"h.x53"w. Fluid paint on stretched canvas.
"Flash" - 1984 - 56"h.x42"w. Reverse painted on glass. The Paintskin is mounted on stretched canvas with over painting.
"Fire Bolt" - 1981 - 28"h.x32"w. Paintskin mounted on stretched canvas.
"Evening Red" - 1981 - 32"h.x34"w. Paintskin mounted on stretched canvas.
"Double Layers" - 1983 - 36"h.x34"w. Two layered Paintskins on stretched canvas.
"Directors With Lace" - 1984 - 60"h.x46"w. Acrylic Paintskin on stretched canvas.
"Directors" - 1984 - 60"h.x46"w. Reverse painting on glass. The Paintskin is mounted on stretched canvas with over painting.
"C-Scan" - 1981 - 32"h.x34"w. Poured paint into a wax boundary. Paintskin mounted on stretched canvas.
"Polymerized-Compound With Primary Colors" - 1984 - 60"h.x46"w. Acrylic Paintskin on canvas.
"Acrylic Column" - 1984 - 60"h.x46"w. Reverse painted on glass. The Paintskin is mounted on stretched canvas with over painting.
"Acrylic Epidermis" - 1981 - 48"h.x60"w. Paintskin mounted on stretched canvas.
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