I am interested in going beyond our physical surroundings, seeking to capture that inherent emotion of inner peace. - RR
Robert Roth's large-scale paintings embody a synthesis of early Romanticism and the dynamic energy of Abstract Expressionism, inviting viewers to engage with the interplay of light and emotion. His fluid gestural brushstrokes, strike a balance between reality and abstraction. Each piece serves as a conduit for evoking tranquility and introspection, challenging the observer to contemplate the deeper atmospheric connections within the work. The dynamic movement present in Roth's paintings mirrors the rhythms of nature, with dramatic cloud formations and expansive horizons that creates a dialogue of emotions, ranging from drama to serenity, calm, and bliss. Roth also explores the classical themes of still-life and structure. His eclectic approach echoes a flattened Cubist perspective, layering paint, mark-making, oil-stick, and collage, which encapsulates a rich cultural expression.
Roth grew up in the historic whaling town of Cold Spring Harbor, NY, where the open vistas and estuaries of the eastern shores profoundly influenced his artistic sensibilities. This environment fostered a deep connection to landscape that resonates throughout his work. As a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Roth studied classical painting, from early Renaissance, Neoclassicism to Modernism. During his time at RISD, he developed a celebrated practice of drawing, which he continues today.
Roth's work is held in both public and private collections, with notable patrons including musician Taylor Swift, The Grammy Awards, Columbia University, The Ritz Carlton, and The New Yorker. His paintings have been exhibited in New York City, East Hampton, Washington DC, Houston, Santa Fe, Charlotte, and San Francisco. In 2014, Roth’s work was selected for NYC’s “American Collage Exhibition,” showcased alongside masters, Edward Hopper and Richard Diebenkorn. He has received Honors from The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Heckscher Museum of Art, and The National Endowment for the Arts. Roth's international reach extends to collections in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, Russia, and South Korea.
b. 1965, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School Of Design, RI 1983-87 BFA
Parson’s School of Design, NYC 1981-83
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2023
THE LAST STAND, Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
2022
CIA EXHIBITION, Reinberger Gallery, Cleveland Institute of Art
Dimmitt Contemporary Art, Houston, TX
2021
SMALL WORKS, Dimmitt Contemporary Art, Houston, TX
CIA EXHIBITION, Reinberger Gallery, Cleveland Institute of Art
2020
CIA Exhibition, Reinberger Gallery, Cleveland Institute of Art
WARM WATERS, Anne Neilson Fine Art, Charlotte, NC
2019
NAKED SKIES, Dimmitt Contemporary Art, Houston, TX
2018
EMERGENCE, Dimmitt Contemporary Art, Houston, TX
OCEAN STANDS, Blue Gallery, KC, MO
WINTERGARDEN, Gallery W, Cleveland, OH
2017
NEW WORKS, Robert Roth & Jun Kaneko, Gerald Peters Gallery, SF, MN
WATER'S EDGE, Recent Paintings, Blue Gallery, KC, MO
ABSTRACTION (AGFAS), Gallery W, Cleveland, OH
2016
LANDSCAPES, Anne Neilson Fine Art, Charlotte, NC
RECENT WORKS, (AGFAS) Irving Stone Gallery, Cleveland, OH
OCEAN, Eisenhauer Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, MA
RECENT COLLAGES, Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
PRIMITIVE CUTS, AG Gallery, Cleveland , OH
2015
HIGH TIDE, Sullivan Gallery, Bay Village, OH
RECENT WORKS, Eisenhauer Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, MA
ROTHKO FRIDAYS, AG Gallery, Cleveland , OH
(AGFAS), SPACES, Cleveland, OH
2014
ICE HOUSE, AG Gallery, Cleveland, OH
SMALL WORKS, AG Gallery, Cleveland , OH
ALTERED SCAPES The Bonfoey Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2013
SKY BREAK, Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
AMERICAN COLLAGE EXHIBITION Gerald Peters Gallery, NYC
Romare Bearden, Joseph Cornell, Richard Diebenkorn, Ray Johnson, Robert Roth, James Rosenquist, Frank Stellar.
(AGFAS) CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, Cleveland, OH
Recent Landscapes, SPACES, Cleveland, OH
Art Aspen, GP gallery, Aspen, CO
2012
26 Recent works, AG Gallery, Cleveland , OH
Polkapocalypse, SPACES, Cleveland, OH2012
Stillifes, ASPEN ART Gerald Peters Gallery, Aspen, CO
Stillifes, Bonfoey Gallery, Cleveland, OH
Stillifes, Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Recent paintings, AG Fine Arts Exhibition, SPACES, Cleveland, OH
2011
Stillifes, AG Gallery, Cleveland , OH
Pop Royal, SPACES, Cleveland, OH
Report your sighting, AG Gallery, Cleveland, OH
40 small works, AG Gallery, Cleveland , OH
Cleveland Works, Pennello Gallery, Cleveland , OH
AG Fine Arts Exhibition, SPACES, Cleveland, OH
2010
Jazz Arrangements, AG Gallery, Cleveland , OH
A Day in the Hampton’s, AG Gallery, Cleveland , OH
Recent landscapes, Lagerquist Gallery, Atlanta ga.
Landscapes, Mary Etherington Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Recent landscapes, Hudson Fine Arts, Hudson, OH
The Island, Dragonfly Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, MA
AWARDS
Gold Medal, (AGFAS) SPACES Cleveland, OH
National Endowment for the Arts, NEA Grant Award
Heckscher Museum Award, (2) NY EXHIBITION
Silver Medal, Cleveland Museum of Art, (AGFAS) SPACES Cleveland, OH
Bronze Medal, AGFAS, Cleveland, OH
The New York Times Award
Best Series, (AGFAS) Bonfoey Gallery, Cleveland, OH
Best Series, SPACES, Cleveland, OH
Honorable Mention, SPACES, Cleveland, OH
Original Art Award SI Museum, NYC (7)
Print Magazine Award
Communication Arts Magazine Award, (6)
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
The Ritz Carlton Hotels
The Grammy Awards
American Express
American Airlines
BMG Music
United Airlines
Northeastern University
The New Yorker
Taylor Swift
The New York Times
RCA Records
Macrostie Winery and Vineyard
Villas at Fashion Island
Columbia University