Robert Standish: New Terrains – A Bold New Vision at Mash Gallery, Februrary 1-March 15, 2025
The art world is abuzz as Mash Gallery in West Hollywood gears up to host its first major exhibition of 2025. Robert Standish: New Terrains, a solo exhibition by influential Los Angeles-based painter Robert Standish, will open its doors on Februrary 1 (show ends March 15). For art enthusiasts and collectors alike, this exciting exhibition is an invitation to explore a dazzling new chapter in Standish’s celebrated career.
Join us at Mash Gallery for an immersive experience that combines Standish’s iconic style with his signature use of color, texture, and bold gestures.
A Creative Force
Robert Standish is a name synonymous with transformation in the contemporary art scene. Having transitioned from his early career as a photorealist painter to his current exploration of abstraction, in a style he describes as rhythmic, Standish has redefined the relationship between spontaneity and precision in art. His works are at once meditative and exuberant, with sweeping gestures and rhythmic compositions that evoke the transcendent qualities of Abstract Expressionism and Color Field painting.
Standish’s works have been exhibited at prestigious institutions, including the Hammer Museum, the Weisman Foundation, and Laguna Art Museum, which acquired one of his pieces for its permanent collection in 2024. His practice is characterized by a devotion to the “creative force” that connects life and art, offering viewers the opportunity for dynamic engagement, self reflection, and upliftment in often polarized times.
What Makes “Robert Standish: New Terrains” Special?
Robert Standish: New Terrains is more than an exhibition—it’s a narrative about exploration, energy, and the metaphysical connection between humans and the natural world. Each piece in the exhibition unfolds like a topographical dreamscape, combining bright, emotive colors with bold, textural strokes. Standish invites viewers to step into these imagined landscapes and experience something other worldly.
Featured works include the sweeping acrylic compositions Blueverse, Oasis, and Destination (Entry Point). These pieces exemplify Standish’s mastery of creating harmonious yet dynamic canvases that shift and pulse with energy.
But there’s more to Robert Standish: New Terrains than its visual appeal. At its core, the exhibition reflects Standish’s belief in the interconnectedness of life. Each layer of paint, each stroke of the brush or flick of the palette knife, reveals hidden depths and unexpected patterns. It a visual metaphor for our shared existence.
A Big Year for Standish
Robert Standish: New Terrains marks the start of what promises to be a monumental year for the artist, after an already momentous 2024. With solo exhibitions in New York, San Francisco, and La Jolla, and his art featured Harper’s Bazaar and exhibitions at the Hammer Museum, Torrance Art Museum, and Laguna Art Museum this year, will be busy for the artist.
Beginning the year with his solo exhibition at Mash Gallery, Feburary will also see the installation of his commissioned painting at Stanford University’s five-star Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel; he will also headline a solo show in April 2025 at Martin Lawrence Gallery in Chicago. This prolific schedule cements Standish’s reputation as one of the most significant abstract painters working today.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Exhibition
Whether you’re a collector, a casual admirer of contemporary art, or a seasoned aficionado, Robert Standish: New Terrains offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness a master at work. Standish’s ability to blend bold creativity with deep introspection makes his uniquely engaging, and seeing it in the setting of Mash Gallery’s intimate space adds layers of connection and immediacy.
Attendees will also have the chance to meet the artist, fellow art lovers, and engage with the creativity that drives West Hollywood’s vibrant cultural scene.
Event Details
Opening Night: Februrary 1, 2025, 6 pm – 9 pm PST (Closes March 15).
Location: Mash Gallery, 812 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
What to Expect: A stunning collection of abstract paintings, vibrant conversations, and inspiring celebration of art and creativity.
Reserve Your Spot
From his early roots in Los Angeles to international acclaim, Robert Standish continues to push the boundaries of abstract art. Robert Standish: New Terrains is a testament to his commitment to exploring the depths of creativity and unveiling the transcendent in the everyday.
Space for this event is limited, so RSVP now to secure your place. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Standish’s latest body of work and experience the magic of Robert Standish: New firsthand.
Oasis by Robert Standish
(36″ X 24″)
Acrylic on Canvas
2024
Torrance, California, December 13, 2024: Currently on view at the Torrance Art Museum is Robert Standish’s, Black, White, Red ( Anti-Sporadic #25) in TAM’s Mas Attack group show.
ROBERT STANDISH: TRANSCENDENTAL TERRAIN, a new solo exhibition by the Los Angeles-based abstract painter,
opens OCTOBER 20 in San Francisco at Martin Lawrence Galleries’ Union Square location
There will be an artist’s reception from 2-4PM
STANDISH explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain in his abstract paintings,
which have been described as “transcendent expressionism”
LOS ANGELES, DA, 2024: Los Angeles-based abstract painter Robert Standish’s work has been called “transcendent expressionism.” His next upcoming solo exhibition “Robert Standish: Transcendental Terrain” opens Sunday October 20 In San Francisco at Martin Lawrence Galleries’ Union Square location. There is an artist’s reception opening day from 2-4PM, Standish will be in attendance. The show runs through October 30.
The works featured in “Transcendental Terrain” are part of Standish’s ongoing “Rhythmic” series. His work always has a strong topographical element, and this journey into imaginary landscapes, moonscapes, dreamscapes and more is a natural fit for his body of work.
The artist says his practice is indeed about transcendence – he is drawn to the light, and always aspires to bring the energy up as he creates his original artworks. In our highly polarized times, he hopes to offer viewers a way to be transported to an authentic place of positivity, a higher plane of experience. Using both brushes and palette knives, he always applies thick swaths of paint – mark-making that is as gestural and moving as it is boldly textural. Through these radiant paintings, he explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
Formerly a renowned photorealist painter, Standish became inspired by the spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, the meditative nature of Abstract Spiritualism, and the nuances and power of Color Field painting. He followed the urge to go for something looser in his work, and has focused on abstraction ever since, saying, “Fifteen years ago, a feeling overwhelmed me to paint differently from the ego driven and deliberate style of my photorealism paintings. My abstract paintings are motivated by and focused on energetically uplifting and spontaneous compositions, featuring random rhythmic color bursts, abundant paint, and most importantly, a request for divine guidance.”
There are no finite borders or endings in his works as each stroke and mark bleeds into another in an unbroken chain that seems to extend far beyond any conceivable edge of the canvas. Each painting’s many layers appear as beautiful and interconnected as anything found in nature that came into existence partly according to a predetermined structure (such as DNA), and by way of unpredictable occasions of pure chance and the action of outside forces. Standish taps into a universal and organic language as his traces begin to take on the shape of fractal patterns, earth frequencies and topographies, and biorhythmic waves. As he once manipulated the material world into hyper-reality, he now transforms the natural order into the abstract infinite.
Regarding his overall practice, as he continually quests for greater engagement with the cosmos and the unconscious unknown, Standish says, “I’m in awe of the creative force all around us. I can’t think of anything that’s so strikingly omnipresent. Painting for me is the opportunity to deeply enjoy and directly connect with that force and hopefully inspire others of the rewards of channeling its power and beauty.”
He is represented by Martin Lawrence Galleries, which has seven locations nationwide: New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Francisco, Costa Mesa, and La Jolla.
Standish’s works can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, JP MORGAN CHASE, Weisman Foundation, Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Crocker Art, Laguna Art Museum Museum, Louis K. Meisel, Larry and Marilyn Fields, Patricia Arquette, Norwest Venture Partners, and BRYANT/ STIBEL, along with numerous other notable collections. Standish holds a degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. It was during his studying there that he turned seriously to painting. Standish lives and works in Los Angeles, where he was born and raised.
Images pictured: Uncharted (24”x48”), Acrylic on canvas, 2024
LOS ANGELES, September 14, 2024: Currently on view at the Hammer Museum is Robert Standish's American themed painted shovel titled, This Land was Made for You and Me.
The work is a homage to activist gardner, Ron Finley, aka, The Gangster Gardener.
Finley was instrumental in having the city of Los Angeles ammend an ordinance to allow residents the right to plant edible plant materials in the area where trees typically line a street in residential zones. The ammended ordinance is attached to the back of Standish’s shovel.
Drawing title inspiration from the chorus in Woody Guthrie's, This Land is Your Land, Standish’s piece celebrates the American Dream realized for Finley and its aliveness in a land of opportunity, as evidenced through Finley's beginning struggles to his later activist accomplishments to becoming an international celebrity and successful entrepreneur.
When historian James Truslow Adams coined the phrase “The American Dream” in 1931, he called it "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position"
Standish’s work is included in the larger Breath(e) museum exhibit, featuring Finley's exhibit and exhibits from a group of artists, scientists, and activists at the Hammer Museum, until Jan, 2025.
LOS ANGELES, August, 17, 2024: Mark Moore Fine Art and Robert Standish are pleased to announce the acquisition of a major piece of art by Robert Standish, titled, “Transcendental Terrain” by The Laguna Art Museum in Laguna Beach, CA.
This work will be included in both the museum's permanent collection and their upcoming, Latest and Greatest: New Work at Laguna Art Museum exhibition, opening August 17, 2024.
Located on a majestic cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Laguna Art Museum (LAM) was first established in 1918 by a group of visionary artists in Laguna Beach. Dedicated to showcasing the vibrant art scene of California, LAM is home to a diverse collection of over 3,500 artworks that span from the 19th century to present day. With a focus on California artists, the museum aims to capture the essence of the state through its vibrant and thought-provoking displays. The collection encompasses a wide range of styles and movements, representing a dynamic balance between the historical and the contemporary. As a cultural and social institution, LAM is committed to not only preserving California art, but also presenting it to a wider audience and fostering a sense of community within the local area. Through its ever-evolving collection and engaging exhibitions, LAM continues to fulfill its mission of promoting and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of California.
Cordially,
Mark Moore
Mark Moore Fine Art
6507 Sycamore Glen Drive
Orange, CA 92869
Image pictured above: “Transcendental Terrain” (36” x 24”) Acrylic on canvas, 2023
Painter ROBERT STANDISH’s solo exhibition “FLORIOGRAPHY” opens May 24 at Martin Lawrence Gallery in New York City’s Soho neighborhood
with an artist’s reception from 6-8PM; the show runs through June 16
STANDISH explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain in his abstract paintings,
which have been described as “transcendent expressionism”
LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2024: Los Angeles-based abstract painter Robert Standish’s work has been called “transcendent expressionism.” His solo exhibition “Floriography” opens Friday, May 24 at Martin Lawrence Gallery in New York City’s Soho neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. There is an artist’s reception opening day 6-8PM, Standish will be in attendance. The show runs through June 16. For a week leading up to the show, the gallery will have an electronic ad for “Floriography” running in Times Square for 15-seconds every hour.
Standish says that the floral paintings happened organically, as he was spontaneously making free-flowing gestures on the canvas. “From their first appearance, I decided to continue exploring. In the first painting of the series, I added stems to the flowers, but subsequently, the compositions were made up of stemless flowers to suggest a floating quality. The florals expand upon the transcendence theme in my evolving rhythmic style."
The artist says his practice is indeed about transcendence – he is drawn to the light, and always aspires to bring the energy up as he creates his original artworks. In our highly polarized times, he hopes to offer viewers a way to be transported to an authentic place of positivity, a higher plane of experience. Using both brushes and palette knives, he always applies thick swaths of paint – mark-making that is as gestural and moving as it is boldly textural. Through these radiant paintings, he explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
Formerly a renowned photorealist painter, Standish became inspired by the spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, the meditative nature of Abstract Spiritualism, and the nuances and power of Color Field painting. He followed the urge to go for something looser in his work, and has focused on abstraction ever since, saying, “Fifteen years ago, a feeling overwhelmed me to paint differently from the ego driven and deliberate style of my photorealism paintings. My abstract paintings are motivated by and focused on energetically uplifting and spontaneous compositions, featuring random rhythmic color bursts, abundant paint, and most importantly, a request for divine guidance.”
There are no finite borders or endings in his works as each stroke and mark bleeds into another in an unbroken chain that seems to extend far beyond any conceivable edge of the canvas. Each painting’s many layers appear as beautiful and interconnected as anything found in nature that came into existence partly according to a predetermined structure (such as DNA), and by way of unpredictable occasions of pure chance and the action of outside forces. Standish taps into a universal and organic language as his traces begin to take on the shape of fractal patterns, earth frequencies and topographies, and biorhythmic waves. As he once manipulated the material world into hyper-reality, he now transforms the natural order into the abstract infinite.
Regarding his overall practice, as he continually quests for greater engagement with the cosmos and the unconscious unknown, Standish says, “I’m in awe of the creative force all around us. I can’t think of anything that’s so strikingly omnipresent. Painting for me is the opportunity to deeply enjoy and directly connect with that force and hopefully inspire others of the rewards of channeling its power and beauty.”
He is represented by Martin Lawrence Galleries, which has eight locations nationwide: New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Francisco, Costa Mesa, La Jolla, Maui. He currently has a solo show at the La Jolla gallery, running through May 20.
Standish’s works can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, JP MORGAN CHASE, Weisman Foundation, Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Crocker Art Museum, Louis K. Meisel, Larry and Marilyn Fields, Patricia Arquette, Norwest Venture Partners, and BRYANT/ STIBEL, along with numerous other notable collections. Standish holds a degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. It was during his studying there that he turned seriously to painting. Standish lives and works in Los Angeles, where he was born and raised.
Images pictured:
Top
“Night Bloom” (30” diameter) Acrylic on canvas, 2023
Bottom:
Floriography – Spring (48” x 60”) Acrylic on canvas, 2023
Robert Standish in his studio
Painter ROBERT STANDISH’s solo exhibition “ENERGY ORCHESTRATION” opens April 20 at Martin Lawrence Gallery in La Jolla, California
with an artist’s reception from 6-8PM; the show runs through May 20
STANDISH explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain in his abstract paintings,
which have been described as “transcendent expressionism”
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2024: Los Angeles-based abstract painter Robert Standish’s work has been called “transcendent expressionism.” Viewers in Southern California can experience his vibrant work in person at his upcoming solo exhibition “Energy Orchestration,” opening Saturday, April 20 at Martin Lawrence Gallery in beautiful La Jolla, California. There is an artist’s reception opening day from 6-8PM, Standish will be in attendance. The show runs through May 20.
The artist says his practice is indeed about transcendence – he is drawn to the light, and always aspires to bring the energy up as he creates his original artworks. In our highly polarized times, he hopes to offer viewers a way to be transported to an authentic place of positivity, a higher plane of experience. Using both brushes and palette knives, he always applies thick swaths of paint – mark-making that is as gestural and moving as it is boldly textural. Through these radiant paintings, he explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
Formerly a renowned photorealist painter, Standish became inspired by the spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, the meditative nature of Abstract Spiritualism, and the nuances and power of Color Field painting. He followed the urge to go for something looser in his work, and has focused on abstraction ever since, saying, “Fifteen years ago, a feeling overwhelmed me to paint differently from the ego driven and deliberate style of my photorealism paintings. My abstract paintings are motivated by and focused on energetically uplifting and spontaneous compositions, featuring random rhythmic color bursts, abundant paint, and most importantly, a request for divine guidance.”
There are no finite borders or endings in his works as each stroke and mark bleeds into another in an unbroken chain that seems to extend far beyond any conceivable edge of the canvas. Each painting’s many layers appear as beautiful and interconnected as anything found in nature that came into existence partly according to a predetermined structure (such as DNA), and by way of unpredictable occasions of pure chance and the action of outside forces. Standish taps into a universal and organic language as his traces begin to take on the shape of fractal patterns, earth frequencies and topographies, and biorhythmic waves. As he once manipulated the material world into hyper-reality, he now transforms the natural order into the abstract infinite.
Regarding his overall practice, as he continually quests for greater engagement with the cosmos and the unconscious unknown, Standish says, “I’m in awe of the creative force all around us. I can’t think of anything that’s so strikingly omnipresent. Painting for me is the opportunity to deeply enjoy and directly connect with that force and hopefully inspire others of the rewards of channeling its power and beauty.”
He is represented by Martin Lawrence Galleries, which has eight locations nationwide: New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Francisco, Costa Mesa, La Jolla, Maui. He will will also have a solo exhibition – “Floriography” – in New York City (Soho) opening May 24, running through June 16.
Standish’s works can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, JP MORGAN CHASE, Weisman Foundation, Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Crocker Art Museum, Louis K. Meisel, Larry and Marilyn Fields, Patricia Arquette, Norwest Venture Partners, and BRYANT/ STIBEL, along with numerous other notable collections. Standish holds a degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. It was during his studying there that he turned seriously to painting. Standish lives and works in Los Angeles, where he was born and raised.
Images pictured will be in the La Jolla show:
Top
Blue Zone (39” diameter, 2024)
Arrived Here Without Google Maps (24” x 48”, 2024}
Bottom:
Robert Standish in his studio
The solo exhibition “ROBERT STANDISH: NEW WORKS ON CANVAS” opens Friday, March 12 at MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES’ location in SoHo, NYC,
with an artist’s reception from 6-8PM
Standish’s latest abstract paintings build on his “RHYTHMIC” series, which explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
His work will also be on view at MLG’s Geary St. Gallery in San Francisco with an opening on Saturday, June 3
LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2023: A solo exhibition of abstract painter Robert Standish’s latest paintings – “Robert Standish: New Works on Canvas” – will open Friday, May 12 at Martin Lawrence Galleries’ location in SoHo, Manhattan, New York City. The new pieces are from Standish’s ongoing “Rhythmic” series. An opening reception with the artist in attendance is scheduled for 6-8PM. The gallery is located at 457 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012, and the show runs through June 11, 2023.
Standish says he is drawn to the light, and always aspires to bring the energy up as he creates original artworks. In these highly polarized times, he offers viewers a way to be transported to an authentic place of positivity, a higher plane of experience. Using both brushes and palette knives, he applies thick swaths of paint – mark-making that is as gestural as it is textural. Through these distinctive paintings – each an ecosystem of its own – he explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
Formerly a renowned photorealist painter, Standish became inspired by the spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, the transcendence of Abstract Spiritualism, and the nuances and power of Color Field painting. He followed the urge to go for something looser in his work, and has focused on abstraction ever since, saying, “Fourteen years ago, a feeling overwhelmed me to paint differently from the ego driven and deliberate style of my photorealism paintings. My abstract paintings are motivated by and focused on energetically uplifting, spontaneous, and transcendent compositions, featuring random rhythmic color bursts, abundant paint, and most importantly, a request for Divine guidance.”
Martin Lawrence Galleries will also present a west coast version of “Robert Standish: New Works on Canvas” that opens in San Francisco on Friday, June 3 with an artist’s reception from 2-4pm. The gallery is located at 366 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102, and the show will run through July 9, 2023.
About Robert Standish:
Robert Standish is an American painter living and working in Los Angeles, his hometown. Inspired by Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Spiritualism, and color field painting, his organic process reveals the emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and deep texture. In addition to Martin Lawrence Galleries, his works can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, JP MORGAN CHASE, Weisman Foundation, Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Crocker Art Museum, Louis K. Meisel, Larry and Marilyn Fields, Patricia Arquette, Norwest Venture Partners, and BRYANT/
Regarding his overall practice, as he continually quests for greater connection to the cosmos, Standish says, “I’m in awe of the creative force all around us. I can’t think of anything that’s so strikingly omnipresent. Painting for me is the opportunity to deeply enjoy and directly connect with that force and hopefully inspire others of the rewards of connecting to its power and beauty.”
STIBEL, along with numerous other notable collections. Standish holds a degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. It was during his studying there that he turned seriously to painting.
About Martin Lawrence Galleries:
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG) has been assisting and advising seasoned and new collectors in acquiring fine art since 1975. Its eight galleries nationwide are located in New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Francisco, Costa Mesa, La Jolla, Maui, and online at https://martinlawrence.com/. Each of MLG’s galleries offer the works of some of the finest 20th and 21st century artists including Chagall, Picasso, Warhol, Erté, Murakami, Kondakova, Bertho, Kostabi, Standish, and many more. In the last 15 years, it has lent nearly 250 different artworks by 16 different artists to 32 different museums around the world.
Images:
Top: “Crimson Kismet,” Acrylic on panel, 36” diameter, 2023
Under, left: “Migration (Cobalt Blue), Acrylic on canvas 36” x 24” 2022 Under, right: “Trails,” Acrylic on canvas, 60” x 48”, 2022
The solo exhibition “ROBERT STANDISH: NEW WORKS ON CANVAS” opens Saturday, November 18 with an artist’s reception from 6-8PM at MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES’ location in Costa Mesa, CA
Standish’s latest abstract paintings build on his “RHYTHMIC” series, which explores and affirms
the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold and pure gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
LOS ANGELES, August 2023: A solo exhibition of abstract painter Robert Standish’s latest paintings – “Robert Standish: New Works on Canvas” will open Saturday, November 18 at Martin Lawrence Galleries’ location in Costa Mesa, CA. The new pieces are from Standish’s ongoing “Rhythmic” series. An artist’s reception is scheduled for 6-8PM.
His work has been called “transcendent expressionism.” Standish says his work is indeed about transcendence – he is drawn to the light, and always aspires to bring the energy up as he creates original artworks. In these highly polarized times, he offers viewers a way to be transported to an authentic place of positivity, a higher plane of experience. Using both brushes and palette knives, he applies thick swaths of paint – mark-making that is as gestural as it is textural. Through these distinctive paintings – each an ecosystem of its own – he explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
Formerly a renowned photorealist painter, Standish became inspired by the spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, the transcendence of Abstract Spiritualism, and the nuances and power of Color Field painting. He followed the urge to go for something looser in his work, and has focused on abstraction ever since, saying, “Fourteen years ago, a feeling overwhelmed me to paint differently from the ego driven and deliberate style of my photorealism paintings. My abstract paintings are motivated by and focused on energetically uplifting, spontaneous, and transcendent compositions, featuring random rhythmic color bursts, abundant paint, and most importantly, a request for divine guidance.”
Regarding his overall practice, as he continually quests for greater connection to the cosmos, Standish says, “I’m in awe of the creative force all around us. I can’t think of anything that’s so strikingly omnipresent. Painting for me is the opportunity to deeply enjoy and directly connect with that force and hopefully inspire others of the rewards of connecting to its power and beauty.”
Martin Lawrence Gallery is located at 3333 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
About Robert Standish:
Robert Standish is an American painter living and working in Los Angeles, his hometown. Inspired by Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Spiritualism, and color field painting, his organic process reveals the emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and deep texture. In addition to Martin Lawrence Galleries, his works can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, JP MORGAN CHASE, Weisman Foundation, Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Crocker Art Museum, Louis K. Meisel, Larry and Marilyn Fields, Patricia Arquette, Norwest Venture Partners, and BRYANT/ STIBEL, along with numerous other notable collections. Standish holds a degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. It was during his studying there that he turned seriously to painting.
About Martin Lawrence Galleries:
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG) has been assisting and advising seasoned and new collectors in acquiring fine art since 1975. Its eight galleries nationwide are located in New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Francisco, Costa Mesa, La Jolla, Maui, and online at https://martinlawrence.com/. Each of MLG’s galleries offer the works of some of the finest 20th and 21st century artists including Chagall, Picasso, Warhol, Erté, Murakami, Kondakova, Bertho, Kostabi, Standish, and many more. In the last 15 years, it has lent nearly 250 different artworks by 16 different artists to 32 different museums around the world.
Images:
“Bloom,” 30” diameter, acrylic on canvas, 2023
“Breaking Away,” 48” x 36”, acrylic on canvas, 2023
“ROBERT STANDISH: TRANSCENDENCE” opens Saturday, October 7 with an artist’s reception from 6-8PM at MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES’ location in Schaumburg, Illinois
Standish’s latest abstract paintings build on his “RHYTHMIC” series, which explores and affirms
the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold and pure gesture, and visceral surface terrain
The Los Angeles-based Standish will be in attendance for the opening
LOS ANGELES, August 2023: A solo exhibition of Los Angele-based abstract painter Robert Standish’s latest paintings – “Robert Standish: Transcendence” will open Saturday, October 7 at Martin Lawrence Galleries’ location in Schaumburg, IL (in the “Golden Corridor” northwest of Chicago). The new pieces are from Standish’s ongoing “Rhythmic” series. An artist’s reception is scheduled for 6-8PM, Standish will be in attendance.
His work has been called “transcendent expressionism.” Standish says his work is indeed about transcendence – he is drawn to the light, and always aspires to bring the energy up as he creates original artworks. In these highly polarized times, he offers viewers a way to be transported to an authentic place of positivity, a higher plane of experience. Using both brushes and palette knives, he applies thick swaths of paint – mark-making that is as gestural as it is textural. Through these distinctive paintings – each an ecosystem of its own – he explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
Formerly a renowned photorealist painter, Standish became inspired by the spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, the transcendence of Abstract Spiritualism, and the nuances and power of Color Field painting. He followed the urge to go for something looser in his work, and has focused on abstraction ever since, saying, “Fourteen years ago, a feeling overwhelmed me to paint differently from the ego driven and deliberate style of my photorealism paintings. My abstract paintings are motivated by and focused on energetically uplifting, spontaneous, and transcendent compositions, featuring random rhythmic color bursts, abundant paint, and most importantly, a request for divine guidance.”
Regarding his overall practice, as he continually quests for greater connection to the cosmos, Standish says, “I’m in awe of the creative force all around us. I can’t think of anything that’s so strikingly omnipresent. Painting for me is the opportunity to deeply enjoy and directly connect with that force and hopefully inspire others of the rewards of connecting to its power and beauty.”
Martin Lawrence Gallery is located at:
5 Woodfield Mall
Second Level Nordstrom wing
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Regular hours are: Monday-Saturday, 10A-9PM; Sunday, 11AM-6PM
About Robert Standish:
Robert Standish is an American painter living and working in Los Angeles, his hometown. Inspired by Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Spiritualism, and color field painting, his organic process reveals the emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and deep texture. In addition to Martin Lawrence Galleries, his works can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, JP MORGAN CHASE, Weisman Foundation, Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Crocker Art Museum, Louis K. Meisel, Larry and Marilyn Fields, Patricia Arquette, Norwest Venture Partners, and BRYANT/ STIBEL, along with numerous other notable collections. Standish holds a degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. It was during his studying there that he turned seriously to painting.
About Martin Lawrence Galleries:
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG) has been assisting and advising seasoned and new collectors in acquiring fine art since 1975. Its eight galleries nationwide are located in New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Francisco, Costa Mesa, La Jolla, Maui, and online at https://martinlawrence.com/. Each of MLG’s galleries offer the works of some of the finest 20th and 21st century artists including Chagall, Picasso, Warhol, Erté, Murakami, Kondakova, Bertho, Kostabi, Standish, and many more. In the last 15 years, it has lent nearly 250 different artworks by 16 different artists to 32 different museums around the world.
Images:
Top:
“Transcendental Tourist”
“KaBoom!”
The solo exhibition “ROBERT STANDISH: NEW WORKS ON CANVAS” opens Saturday, June 3 at
MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES’ location in San Francisco,
with an artist’s reception from 2-4PM
Standish’s latest abstract paintings build on his “RHYTHMIC” series, which explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
His work is also currently on view at MLG’s SoHo Gallery in New York City, through June 11
LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2023: A solo exhibition of abstract painter Robert Standish’s latest paintings – “Robert Standish: New Works on Canvas” – will open Saturday, June 3 at Martin Lawrence Galleries’ Union Square location in San Francisco, CA. The new pieces are from Standish’s ongoing “Rhythmic” series. An opening reception with the artist in attendance is scheduled for 2-4PM. The gallery is located at 366 Geary Street San Francisco, CA 94102, and the show runs through July 9, 2023.
Standish says he is drawn to the light, and always aspires to bring the energy up as he creates original artworks. In these highly polarized times, he offers viewers a way to be transported to an authentic place of positivity, a higher plane of experience. Using both brushes and palette knives, he applies thick swaths of paint – mark-making that is as gestural as it is textural. Through these distinctive paintings – each an ecosystem of its own – he explores and affirms the uplifting emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and visceral surface terrain.
Formerly a renowned photorealist painter, Standish became inspired by the spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, the transcendence of Abstract Spiritualism, and the nuances and power of Color Field painting. He followed the urge to go for something looser in his work, and has focused on abstraction ever since, saying, “Fourteen years ago, a feeling overwhelmed me to paint differently from the ego driven and deliberate style of my photorealism paintings. My abstract paintings are motivated by and focused on energetically uplifting, spontaneous, and transcendent compositions, featuring random rhythmic color bursts, abundant paint, and most importantly, a request for Divine guidance.”
Regarding his overall practice, as he continually quests for greater connection to the cosmos, Standish says, “I’m in awe of the creative force all around us. I can’t think of anything that’s so strikingly omnipresent. Painting for me is the opportunity to deeply enjoy and directly connect with that force and hopefully inspire others of the rewards of connecting to its power and beauty.”
Martin Lawrence Galleries will also present a Southern California showing of “Robert Standish: New Works on Canvas” that opens in its venue in Costa Mesa, CA on Saturday, November 18 with an artist’s reception from 6-8PM. The gallery is located at 3333 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626and the show will run through December ##, 2023.
About Robert Standish:
Robert Standish is an American painter living and working in Los Angeles, his hometown. Inspired by Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Spiritualism, and color field painting, his organic process reveals the emotive effects of bright color, bold gesture, and deep texture. In addition to Martin Lawrence Galleries, his works can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, JP MORGAN CHASE, Weisman Foundation, Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Crocker Art Museum, Louis K. Meisel, Larry and Marilyn Fields, Patricia Arquette, Norwest Venture Partners, and BRYANT/ STIBEL, along with numerous other notable collections. Standish holds a degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. It was during his studying there that he turned seriously to painting.
About Martin Lawrence Galleries:
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG) has been assisting and advising seasoned and new collectors in acquiring fine art since 1975. Its eight galleries nationwide are located in New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Francisco, Costa Mesa, La Jolla, Maui, and online at https://martinlawrence.com/. Each of MLG’s galleries offer the works of some of the finest 20th and 21st century artists including Chagall, Picasso, Warhol, Erté, Murakami, Kondakova, Bertho, Kostabi, Standish, and many more. In the last 15 years, it has lent nearly 250 different artworks by 16 different artists to 32 different museums around the world.