Robert Stollar

Figurative sculptor finding the consciousness and aliveness ever present in all beings and things entangled in the human form. Tracing the human body, that which comes forth is shaped and re-shaped a few times. What might be a fleeting pleasurable assembly of lines in a drawing gets recast and reshaped in translating the 2 dimensional drawing into a 3 dimensional clay model. Suddenly the back of the artwork is just as important as the front. And then yet another transformation takes place when the clay model is carved in stone. And just as the clay model carried the emerging unknown a step further so did the stone. And with every change of material the incoming medium imposes it’s own unique advantages and restrictions. No matter how satisfying the artwork might seem in clay, the stone recasts the ideas and presents yet another expression.

Figurative sculptor passionate about drawing. Studied Television Journalism in Europe. After completing his Phd he worked as a reporter for a major News Channel. His work on screenplays led to a desire to learn to draw. He taught himself the human anatomy and elements of drawing which naturally progressed to figurative sculptural work. Between 2002 and 2008 alongside his artistic oeuvre he trained himself as a graphic designer, editor of commercials and motion graphics designer which allowed his journey though several advertising agencies. The figurative sculptural work connected with the digital world in exploring 3D animation. The 3D work and compositing skills culminated in film work. Between 2008 and 2011 Robert worked as a VFX Artist and Film Compositor on 13 feature films. In 2012 Robert returned full time to drawing and sculpting. His ability to carve stone allowed him to take part in restoration work on such iconic buildings as Sydney Town Hall. Large part of his passion however, lies in sharing his knowledge. He teaches figure drawing and sculpting online and in person. Currently undertaking further training at the Sculpture Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava, Slovakia, Europe.

August 2014, Regional Art Gallery, Broken Hill