Robert Eustace
53 Blenheim Road
7726 Englishtown, New Jersey
USA (United States)
732 536-2430
http://sainteustacefineart.com
Kunstart: Malerei
Technik: Mischtechnik
Vita / Lebenslauf:
My current work is an ongoing extended series called "Aenigmate": Mixed media / altarpiece constructions. These images likened to illuminated manuscript pages, reliquaries and icons, stem from my interest in Medieval, conceptual and narrative modes. They pertain largely to Biblical themes centered around the life of Mary (the Annunciation, the Mother and Child theme), the Passion of Christ and the Apocalypse (with the construction of the Heavenly City). My images in the series also focus upon “maps and diagrams” of ancient architectural church floor plans, ornate windows that act as a portal to mystery and grace, the park as paradise garden (or as model of the Garden of Eden) and esoteric abstractions derived from my studies in philosophy, alchemy and mysticism. The series title Aenigmate means: At this present time (being earthbound and limited in finitude) to see and ascertain only the dimmest of shadows of what truly is and what is to come; like looking through a dark glass. I seek to convey something of the "mysterium tremendum" – or a visual approximation of the experience of awe, divine mystery and terrible beauty.
“I am primarily interested in space (or the charting of a deeply personal and resonant space as it relates to mysticism and memory). In the ever-changing realm of artistic creation, I am forever searching for a zone, an open space, a place of calm to call my own, an area open to imagination and revelation…. Standing here at the end of time on the springboard of eternity; staring in the face of civilization - the sheer weight of all that has already been said and done; the party long over and only crumbs remaining on the table, …I seek to capture the fragile sparkling of the last interstices as I reach in faith out to the void, create and pull something of substance back into the here and now.”
Aktivitäten / Ausstellungen:
Robert Eustace is currently working on a 'life thesis' written project concerning the themes of: [Childhood, Mentoring, Art as Calling and Vocation, Destiny]. He is at work with the continuation of his ongoing "Aenigmate" series of wall pieces or mixed media Altarpiece Constructions, as well as conducting some new experiments towards future ways of art making. As each new work unfolds and finds its place and personality in the whole, some basic themes of the series are: The Mother and Child - Life of Mary / the Passion of Christ / the Apocalypse / the Heavenly City / the Park as 'Eden' or paradise garden / the Window as portal to divine grace and mercy / floor plans for church and labyrinth. Lastly, some artworks are concerned with more primitive intuitive abstractions and center around studies in alchemy and mysticism. Eustace is also deeply engaged with music – everything from forms of ancient chant to European avant-jazz to current left field ambient techno and electronica (the influence of which has had a nurturing and sustaining effect on this work).
2008 * "Succour", The Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, CA, c/o Seeds Fine Art Exhibitions, Orange, CA, (other possible venues).
2007 * “Dawn to Dawn…. journeys through pain to freedom”, Concordia University, Library Arts Building Irvine, CA, c/o Seeds Fine Arts Exhibitions, Orange, CA
2006 * “Dawn to Dawn…. journeys through pain to freedom”, (The show continued to travel to various galleries, churches and universities throughout the Los Angeles area and the US).
2005 * “The Next Generation: Contemporary Expressions Of Faith,” MOBIA, The Museum of Biblical Art, NYC (This exhibition continued to travel for three years throughout the US).
* “Sacred Art and Multi-Culturalism” Seeds Fine Arts Exhibitions, The Seeds Gallery, Orange, CA (also at nearby Concordia University).
* “Embracing the Gift”, CIVA ’05, 25th Anniversary Conference Exhibition, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
* “Aenigma”, Altarpiece Constructions / “Light”, Krystyna Sanderson, The Gallery at Barrington Center for the Arts, Gordon College, Wenham, MA
2003 * “Altarpiece Constructions”, Atelier Gallery, Madison, N.J.
* "The Body", CIVA '03 Conference Exhibition, The Gallery at Barrington Center for the Arts, Gordon College, Wenham, MA
1998 * “Images of Mary”: Contemporary Variations, The Mariological Society of America, Mariological Library Archives, The University of Dayton, OH,(the exhibition traveled for two years to university gallery spaces at: Waukesha, WI / Dayton, OH/ Washington DC/ Belleville, IL).
1994 * Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois, Solo
1993 * Aughinbaugh Gallery, Messiah College, Grantham, PA, with Guy Chase
* Doshi Center for Contemporary Art, Harrisburg, PA, with Paul Nagle
1992 * Biola University, La Mirada. CA, Solo
* Gallery W, Sacramento, CA, Solo
1987 * Asbury College, Wilmore, KY, Solo
* Race Street Gallery, (Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts)
Grand Rapids, MI, with Michael Mallard
1985 * “Two Meditations”, The Chapel, Valparaiso University, IN
1983 * Gallery in the Loft, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ
1982 * City Without Walls Gallery, Newark, NJ, 3 person show
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Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
Skulptur
Metall
252 x 24 x 24 cm
1988
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House of Ichabod : Turned Towards Life
Skulptur
Bronze
63 x 112 x 46 cm
2007
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House of Ichabod : Turned Towards Life
Skulptur
Bronze
63 x 112 x 46 cm
2007
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