Robert Wymer's Painting"Perdernales Falls Fisherman": A Luminous Dialogue of Craft and Vision
No se ha podido cargar la disponibilidad de recogida
44 1/2”W x 32 1/2”H x 2”D
In Robert Wymer's captivating "Perdernales Falls Fisherman," we are presented with a vibrant landscape rendered in oil on walnut wood board, encapsulating a lone figure amidst the dynamic natural beauty of the American Southwest. The scene bursts with color—a tapestry of rich yellows and greens, underscored by bold reds and deep earth tones, framing a solitary fisherman by the water's edge. Wymer’s distinctive style marries graphic clarity with a palpable sense of movement, drawing the viewer into a moment of quiet contemplation within a lively environment.
The physical construction of the painting itself is a testament to Wymer's profound respect for craft and tradition. The artist meticulously prepared the ground using a combination of paper and traditional rabbit skin glue, creating a backdrop that is both flexible and highly receptive to paint. This time-honored technique, echoing the methods of Old Masters, lends the work a unique luminosity and ensures its longevity. The painting is thoughtfully presented in a custom walnut wood frame, harmonizing with the artwork's natural subject matter and material integrity.
A third-generation painter, Robert Wymer’s artistic lineage is deeply influenced by his grandfather, who studied and replicated masterworks by artists such as Matisse and Gauguin, often utilizing unconventional grounds like burlap. This heritage is evident in Wymer's own experimental yet grounded approach to materials and technique. His practice is rooted in direct observation, painting exclusively from life to capture the authentic energy of his subjects, whether they are the plein air landscapes of Mexico and the American Southwest, or allegorical compositions.
Wymer consistently explores "contrasts and contradictions" in his work, blending visual appeal with intellectual depth. As he articulates, "My work is decorative, yet aspires to weightiness—it reflects how my mind reacts to contemporary culture." This blend of aesthetic pleasure and profound inquiry is further informed by his adherence to Christopher Alexander’s “pattern language,” which he sees as a unifying force in design and art.
"Perdernales Falls Fisherman" is more than a landscape; it is an immersive experience, inviting viewers to engage with both the beauty of nature and the rich, textural history of painting itself, all filtered through the unique lens of a contemporary master.












