Robert Rauschenberg

Overpainted Photographs

Referring to the work I did on the first roundabout week with Richard, I can see some similarity with the over-painted photographs and these paintings by Robert Rauschenberg.

'Retroactive 1' 1964 Oil and silkscreen ink on canvas

'Creek' 1964 Oil on canvas

Texture/Mixed Media

Whilst studying the works of Trevor Sutton, the colours also reminded me of those used in Rauschenberg's work. Although Sutton's work is quite flat compared to Rauschenberg's, I think the mix of styles I plan to incorporate appeals to me and would work well together.
I aim to include influences from Rauschenberg's work in relevance to color, texture/layers, composition and the use and range of media.

I came across this interview a couple of years ago, and it has come to mind now when trying to explain Rauschenberg's work and thought.  

'A Conversation with artist Robert Rauschenberg' - http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/5065

'Gossip' 2000 Screenprint

'Rhyme' 1956 Mixed media

'Winner Spinner' 2000 Screenprint

'I think a painting is more like the real world if it's made out of the real world.' -Robert Rauschenberg 

Photograph to evidence the surface quality of Rauschenberg's paintings.

'Combines' :at the Met 2005-06