mnartists.org: Robert James Kelly

Ignorance one of the ties that blind us

Robert James Kelly — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:43:57 GMT

a conceptual surealist piece using digital art as a form of documentation and the means to communicate the idea this is not a tie nor is it a picture of a tie it is a visualization of speech an except from a larger conversation ties that bind us?, together? or ties that blind us blind us from perceiving greater truth tie: to bind with rope tie: a traditional formal business accessory tie: to tie, when the two opposing teams end the game in a tie etc. the words add an insight to the deeper/larger conversation words like Religion, Nationalism, Racism, Sexism, Ignorance... so when viewing you can take note of each topic and measure where you stand. And ask yourself: who am I what have I become what do I want to be who are we what have we become what do I want to us be for me the tie represents the myriad of narrow views that contribute to the chaotic state we see in the world - today and for millenium we find ourselves at odds with each other warring tribes bound by fundamental ties (religious, cultural and or political) I put tough topics right out there for one to ponder In the hopes you find inspiration

The Savage Heart

Robert James Kelly — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:58:11 GMT

The savage heart I saw the world today in a way that made my soul scream Shuttering my entire being with radiating waves of angst I felt my soul must have howled like a banshee into time. No sound could I hear, but a resonance so pure it bleed. WIth such wave that it rocked me to my bones. I sure hope we can do better this coming year. may each that comes accross this find healing. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Everywhere I go we ride together

Robert James Kelly — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:00:56 GMT

part of my mark making image: detail of the larger matrix I am starting by showing you but a small detail. A closer look, one level deeper into this composition. If you can envision in this detail, two major elements on one side resembling a human face and on the other one of an animal. Then when you see the whole and a few other details I will also post. Who knows you might be able to build a story out it for yourself. I hope eveyone gets something positive from their time. Happy New Year!

image: detail of the larger matrix

image: detail of the larger matrix

image: complete matrix. Oil on Canvas. 8" X 10"

Vison Quest

Robert James Kelly — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:28:29 GMT

My life as an artist. My focus has always been about mark making and my purpose to create a new sensibility. In a world of chaos and confusion filled with hyper media our minds become saturated with a myriad of images and ideas. This piece is one result of my exploration in this area. So, as I started to approach this new line of discovery. I felt I would let my actions lead me rather than having a sketch or specific subject in mind. Just start painting, pay attention and stick with it. As I paint I carefully take note of each stroke, and as I see my marks suggest form I worked to bring the images forth (using the concept of matrixing - the human minds ability to build larger constructs from fragments). I then build on what I see with my minds eye (my imagination) and look to weave one into another weaving a matrix onto the picture plane. And at the same not not just weaving them in a flat plane but in multiple planes. Building actions and objects around and into others without completely loosing them to the others. I have found that it has taken a combination of meditation, focused concentration and using both my conscious and subconscious mind to create these multi-dimensional matrixes. These pieces express the angst of todays word for me and also through the process have helped me to better understand myself. I don't expect you to get it, understand it, appreciate it, or even like it. But if it pleases someone or helps someone else make a break through then it was worth doing and worth posting.

A new martyr is born

Robert James Kelly — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:19:08 GMT

today we lost one that was surely born to lead a light of good and truth in this world may she never be forgotten

Gia lifts her up.

Robert James Kelly — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:50:51 GMT

Happy Holidays! oil on canvas 8"X10"

What You Don't Say

Robert James Kelly — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:45:33 GMT

4th Quarter

Robert James Kelly — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:39:42 GMT

A beark through piece in my "Road I Walk" series. This I believe will lead to a new body of work that combines my initial "Spirit Painting" open sytle and compositiohns with what I have learned over the past three years. Oil on canvas. 42" X 120"

La hija blanca & La hija roja

Robert James Kelly — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:29:35 GMT

and yet another potential new series of investigation unfolds for me. i feel so bleeeeeessed. Having eyes that see beyond myself. Having eyes that are not to heavily burdened... by what it seems to me, so many others do. To much of the world is LOST, burdened by racism, nationalism, hatred, greed or religious zeal. We are learly NOT seeing with eyes of truth. Eye of wisdom beyond our own naval if you can still see it. If you FEEL me haller! So selfish as I am... OS American... I have been putting my zeal toward my own personal spiritual & artistic improvement. For the past couple of decades anyway. So when I have them I try to ACT. So these are two pieces resulting from the idea of painting my daughter... Then as I got to it. I saw other very important messages. The Father's love for his daughter... Other father's and their love of their daughters... What they might look like. The daughters, the fathers perhaps. What my daughter might look like if I were different. Again back to the concept 4 winds, 4 colors, 4 races... and I thought hey let's just go there. Two new pieces titled: La hija blanca La hija roja La hija blanca - the white daughter. This piece could easily be titled la hija rosa - the pink daughter. As the facial pigmentation has a nice light rose color. This is a portrait of my daughter if you haven't figured it out yet. :-) The second piece is titled; La hija roja - The red daughter.

image: La hiija Roja

Flight of Icarus

Robert James Kelly — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:59:43 GMT

Greek Mythology. see wikipedia: Flight of Icarus for more. creation date: USA Independence Day 2007 - 070407 Sorry to have been out of touch and I haven't posted much here lately. Icarus a little gem from my painting a Day series s/b more like a work a day... bolg http://robertjameskelly.blogspot.com/ ...as I have been posting daily only on my blog post. Where I have posted many digital pieces and paintings. So if you are interested at all in my glassblock paintings although there are spirit paintings here as well. more if you want: I can't believe it's only been 3 years since the whole concept swept the media and all due to the internet. Artists being able to publish their work at light speed. We live in amazing times. I find myself looking at the wonders of this world with the eyes of a child. A yet the heart of a conservationist when I look at how we disgrace her mountains majesty. For what GOOD end? The pursuit of worldly personal wealth? The survival of our world, our species, our clan...? When the heart of a warrior is willing to bend. We will see peace in the end. The earth we must mend. Or with our broken hearts we will end. Robert James Kelly thank you

Brianna

Robert James Kelly — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:56:19 GMT

Since I had a full day to paint I did this piece a la prima yesterday. It is of my 16 year old daughter Brianna. She now has her driver's license, a car, two part time jobs for the summer... and is getting all grown up right in front of me. I wanted to do this since New Years Eve as I could see her changing into a young woman and wanted to capture her youthful essence. I hope that you enjoyed your Independence Day too.

JA0207

Robert James Kelly — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:10:42 GMT

the world as i see it through my glass block lens. ;-)

A while in my mocassins

Robert James Kelly — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:28:51 GMT

Leather, beeds, paint, wool and sinew. Handmade by me. A man from Montana living in Minnesota. Thus, they are an ecletic mix of plains and woodland style, made by me, for me, mocassins. I hope that in sharing them I have helped deepen your look into who i am. As an artist, as a man, as ahuman being. And I hope they are surprisingly different, leading you to look fo more... Walk with me a while and I will share with you the truths in the lies of the world. If you chose to see. rjk

Shell game

Robert James Kelly — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:46:09 GMT

just having some fun.

in a series

Robert James Kelly — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:48:26 GMT

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