Robert Aquarius, Artist
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Robert paints on canvas, wood, metal, and found objects such as shovels, skillets, brake shoes, and irons.  All of his paintings are done using acrylic paint.  Here are some of Robert's accomplishments.


Featured Artist


        One Man Show - New Orleans African American Museum            
               This show opened in August 2000 and featured over 60 paintings that Robert created between 1993 and 2000.  
               The show featured many mixed media pieces with African American themes.


        Martin Luther King Day - New Orleans African American Museum
               This show opened in January 2002 and featured Robert's painting "The Martin Luther King March".  


        Sankofa Art Collective Grand Opening - Five Points, Denver
                This show opened in March 2006 and featured artists from the Sankofa Art Collective of Denver, Colorado.  
                Robert became a member of Sankofa when he resided in Denver following Hurricane Katrina.  The collective was 
                composed of 20 African American artists living in the Denver area.


         Remembering Katrina - Blair-Caldwell African-American Research Library, Denver
                This show opened in August 2006 and featured ten works that Robert created during the aftermath of Hurricane
                Katrina.  The show also featured art from other Sankofa Art Collective members.


         The Age of Aquarius - The JuJu Bag Coffee Shop, New Orleans
                This show opened in April 2007 and featured over 30 pieces of art that Robert created between 2003 and 2007.


          Eggs and Bacon Bob - Pirate's Alley, French Quarter, New Orleans
                 This show is happening now.  Robert sells his original art in Pirate's Alley daily and is known for his painted skillet                            scenes.  In addition to his "bacon and egg"  skillets, he also paints skillets full of oysters and other local cuisine.


   

Commissions
     
           "Restoration of the Oaks" Project - New Orleans
                   In 2002, Robert was commissioned by the New Orleans African American Museum to paint a mural on a pillar
                   under the interstate at Claiborne Avenue.  Robert's mural, "Village Talking Stick", is a pictorial timeline of the
                   history of the African American race.  His mural is located at the corner of Claiborne and Esplanade in the Treme.


          Grace Lutheran Church - Ada, Minnesota
                  In 2006, Robert was commissioned to paint a scene called "Helping Hands" which showed Robert's interpretation
                  of churches across the country helping Grace Lutheran in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.


          New Orleans Tourism Bureau - New Orleans
                  In 2008, Robert was commissioned to paint 12 cast-iron skillets.  Each skillet depicted a different scene 
                  with a New Orleans theme.  






Publications


           The New Orleans Renter's Guide  
                   The artwork of Robert Aquarius was featured in this publication in February 2007.


           The Urban Spectrum
                   This African American Denver newspaper featured an article about Robert and his artwork in July 2006.






Galleries and Shops 


            Sugar and Spice - New Orleans
            La Belle Galerie - New Orleans
            Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
            New Orleans African American Museum Gift Shop
            Barrister's Gallery - New Orleans
            JuJu Bag Coffee Shop - New Orleans
            Big Shirley's Restaurant - New Orleans
            CHAC Gallery - Denver
            Denver Airport Gallery - Denver
            Sankofa Arts Collective - Denver
            Freeman's Market - Aurora, CO




Festivals and Art Markets


           New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - Congo Square vendor
           Freret Art Market - New Orleans
           Sankofa Art Market - New Orleans
           Mid-City Art Market - New Orleans
           Bayou Boogaloo - New Orleans
           Wednesdays at the Square - New Orleans
           Soul Fest - Audubon Zoo - New Orleans
           Los Islenos Festival - Chalmette, LA
           Art in the Park - Pass Christian, MS
           Black Arts Festival - Denver
           Aurora Black Arts Festival - Aurora, CO
           Houston Jazz Festival - Houston, TX




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