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Robert KINGSTON

Works

Robert KINGSTON, Spiritus Lenis, enamel on canvas, 50 × 74 inches in artist's white wood frame (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Felluca, enamel on canvas, 61.5 × 50 inches
Robert KINGSTON, Spiritus Lenis, enamel on canvas, 48 × 72 (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Climbing Through My Skeleton, enamel on canvas, 50 × 62 inches in artist's white wood frame
Robert KINGSTON, Naxos, enamel on canvas, 50 × 38 inches in custom metal frame (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Untitled, enamel on canvas, 48 × 72 inches in artist's white wood frame (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Stars Fell on Alabama, enamel on canvas, 49.5 × 61.5 inches in artist's white wood frame (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Stars Fell on Alabama, enamel on canvas, 49.5 × 61.5 inches in artist's white wood frame (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Untitled, enamel on canvas, 60 × 48 inches (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Achaean, acrylic on canvas, 48 × 36 inches (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Chesapeake, acrylic on canvas, 60 × 48 inches (sold)
Robert KINGSTON, Untitled, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 inches (sold), 24 × 20 inches (sold)

About the artist

Born 1955 in Palembang, Indonesia. Lives in Los Angeles, California.

Curriculum vitae

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • 2016 Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2014 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2013 RandallScottProjects, Washington DC · Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2012 Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2010 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2009 Randall Scott Gallery, Brooklyn, NY · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2008 Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA
  • 2007 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA
  • 2006 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2004 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2003 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2002 New Urban Art, Phoenix, AZ · Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2000 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1999 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1996 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1994 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1993 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1991 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1990 Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1988 Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA
  • 1987 DA Gallery, Pomona, CA

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • 2009 White, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2008 Four Abstract Painters, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2007 Out of Line, California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
  • 2005 Out of Line, Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA; La Sierra University, Riverside, CA · Abstract Los Angeles, Visual Arts Center, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA · Monothon 11, Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA · Theories: LA Paint, POST, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2004 Luster, Gensler and Associates, San Francisco, CA · Dialogue: Abstract, curated by Gayle Ruskin-White, Space, New York, NY · Ruth Bachofner Gallery 20th Anniversary Exhibition, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, · Santa Monica, CA · Abstract Los Angeles: A Painting Exhibition, Soho Myriad Gallery, Atlanta, GA · Continental Divide, curated by Mark Zimmermann, Planet Thailand, Brooklyn, NY · Abstractions - Five Gallery Artists, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 2002 Conspiracy II, New Paintings, L.I.C.K..Ltd. Fine Art, Long Island City, NY
  • 2000 The Significant Pursuit, Smack Mellon Studios, Brooklyn, NY · Art Auction 8, Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, CA
  • 1998 4th Annual Holiday Group Show, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · A Slice of Apple, A Cross Section of Abstract Paintings From New York, Curated by Robert Kingston, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Six Gallery Artists, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Contemporary Art Works From the Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Antelope Valley · College Art Gallery, Lancaster, CA
  • 1997 3rd Annual Holiday Group Show, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Recurrence, Gallery Korea, New York, NY · Generational Abstractions, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
  • 1996 Abstraction / New York, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · A Salon, Room, New York, NY · Pattern and Relief, Smack Melon Studio, Brooklyn, NY
  • 1994 Second Nature... Notations, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · East - West, E. S. VanDam, New York City, NY · Accrochage, TennisportArts, Long Island City, New York · Credo, (curated by John O'Brien) Brand Library, Glendale, CA
  • 1993 polyABSTRACT, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · Galerie Behemot, Prague, Czech Republic
  • 1992 Paintings and Sculpture: Gallery Artists, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA · TBA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA · World News, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton, CA
  • 1991 World News, Onyx Cafe, Los Angeles and Beyond Baroque, Venice, CA
  • 1990 Dialogue/Prague/Los Angeles: Monotypes, Arroyo Arts, Los Angeles CA · Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA · Spokane Art School Center for the Visual Arts, Spokane, WA · Timeless Impressions, The Art Works, Riverside, CA
  • 1989 Recent Paintings, East and West Galleries, Claremont Graduate School, · Claremont, CA · Variations Los Angeles: The Form, Group Show, Ruth Bachofner Gallery, · Santa Monica, CA
  • 1988 A Downtown Art Odyssey, Gallery at the Plaza, Security Pacific Corporation, · Los Angeles, CA · Eight Artists, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA · Visual Exchange, Harris Gallery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1987 Artists for the Homeless, SPARC Gallery, Venice, CA · Salon des Independents, Richard Bennett Gallery, Los Angeles, CA · Second Fall, East Gallery, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA · Fringe Festival, Hinshaw Gallery, Pitzer College Claremont, CA · Ten Year Anniversary Exhibit, Century Gallery, Sylmar, CA
  • 1986 DA Collage Show, DA Gallery, Pomona, CA · EarlyNeoPostism, West Gallery, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA · Fresh Paint, Gallery C, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
  • 1985 Group Show, Brooks Street Gallery, Venice, CA
  • 1984 Selected Works, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
  • BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • Melrod, George, "Robert Kingston at Dolby Chadwick Gallery"
  • Art ltd. July 2016
  • Chun, Kimberly, "In Robert Kingston's Art, Delicacy Speaks Louder than Action",
  • SF Gate, June 2016
  • Brumer, Andy, "At Ruth Bachofner Gallery", Artscene, January 14, 2012
  • Jenkins, Mark, "Robert Kingston: Abstract, Earthy Paintings that Build Upon the Land", Washington Post, June 21, 2013
  • Cullum, Jerry, “Sensuous Abstracts Full of Energy,” The Atlanta Journal - Constitution, August 29, 2004
  • Rose, Joshua, “Lurking Below The Surface - New Paintings By Robert Kingston,” Shade, November & December, 2002
  • Frank, Peter, “Art Pick of The Week”, L.A. Weekly, March 7, 2002
  • Zimmermann, Mark, “The Stillness of Painting, Robert Kingston and His Contemporaries,”, PAJ, A Journal of Performance and Art, September 2001
  • Irwin, Oliver, Artweek, March, 1999
  • “Best Bet”, Los Angeles Times, January, 1999
  • “Continuing and Upcoming”, Art Scene, October 1996
  • New American Paintings, catalogue of the thirteenth open studios press competition, December, 1997
  • Butler, Brian, “The Acceptance of History, the Building of Hope”, Visions, Summer 1992
  • Barrie, Lita, “A Memory Lost in Time”, Artweek, October 1991
  • Brumer, Andy, L.A. Style, September 1991
  • Butler, Brian, Artweek, September 1989
  • Clarke, Jr., Orville O., Artscene, June 1990
  • Clarke, Jr., Orville O., Southern California Home & Garden Holiday, 1990.
  • Frank, Peter, “From Main to Santa Fe: A Downtown Art Odyssey”, L.A. Weekly,
  • September, 1989
  • Frank, Peter, “Pick of the Week”, L.A. Weekly, Calender, June 1990
  • Geer, Suvan, Los Angeles Times, June 5, 1990
  • Melrod, George, “Openings”, Art & Antiques, September 1996
  • Simcoe, Duncan, Artweek, February 22, 1990
  • Welzenbach, Michael, “From Main to Santa Fe”, Artscene, October, 1988

SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

  • Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
  • Chadwick, Saylor and Co.
  • Global Crossing, Beverly Hills, CA
  • Harrah’s Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ
  • Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
  • MGM Mansion, Las Vegas, NV
  • Nestle, Burbank, CA
  • Pacific Capital, Los Angeles, CA
  • Ramada Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
  • Saks Incorporated, Memphis, TN

SELECTED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

  • Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles, CA
  • George Michael, Beverly Hills, CA
  • Martin Brest, Los Angeles, CA
  • John & Sue Andrews, Newport Beach, CA
  • Rita Atkinson, La Jolla, CA
  • Ruth and Hermann Bachofner, Beverly Hills, CA
  • Tom Barrack/Laurel Beebe, Los Angeles, CA
  • Michael Beckson, Los Angeles, CA
  • Greg Bray, Manhattan Beach, CA
  • John and Eloise Clark, Los Angeles, CA
  • Julie Cline, Newport Beach, CA
  • Malcolm Cobrink, Fullerton, CA
  • Dorothy King Darling, Los Angeles, CA
  • Jacqueline Dey, Irvine, CA
  • Alan Friedberg, Beverly Hills, CA
  • David and Andrea Grant, Lake Forest, CA
  • Mr. and Mrs. Gerganoff, Greenvalley, AZ
  • Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gellhorn, Washington, D.C.
  • Sue Glasscock, Malibu, CA
  • Adrian and Cass Graff-Radford, Rancho Mirage, CA
  • Richard Hallberg/Barbara Wisely, Los Angeles, CA
  • Mr. and Mrs. Don Hankey, Malibu, CA
  • Steve Hansen, Long Beach, CA
  • Mr. and Mrs. Harouche, Beverly Hills, CA
  • Susan and Alan Harmon, Englewood, Colorado
  • Mr. and Mrs. John Hooten, Newport Beach, CA
  • Rob and Sue Jernigan, Pacific Palisades, CA
  • Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Karmin, Winnetka, IL
  • Chang Kim, Los Angeles, CA
  • Michelle Langston, Santa Ana, CA
  • Tom and Bonnie Lawyer, Las Vegas, NV
  • Cheryl and David Lewis, Encino, CA
  • Jack and Ann Levine, Santa Monica, CA
  • Mr. and Mrs. Lombart, Aventura, FL
  • Dana Messina, Santa Monica, CA
  • Charles Mitchell, Santa Barbara, CA
  • Ross and Merilyn Mollard, Newport Beach, CA
  • Alan L. Paris and Barbara Fina, Sleepy Hollow, NY
  • Eric and Rachel Poses, Santa Monica, CA
  • Larry & Debra Poteet, Glendale, CA
  • Dennis and Kimberly Quaid, Los Angeles, CA
  • David Reed, Los Angeles, CA
  • Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Rosenbaum, Los Angeles, CA
  • Ann Rossi, San Rafael, CA
  • Paul and Judy Schaeffer, Encino, CA
  • Brigitta Schoch, Pacific Palisades, CA
  • Holger and Yuriko Schubert, Venice, CA
  • Sue and Dan Schwartz, Rancho Mirage, CA
  • Paul and Carol Scott, Santa Barbara, CA
  • David and Azadeh Shladovsky, Pacific Palisades, CA
  • Rosa and Bob Sinnott, Los Angeles, CA
  • Liz and David Skulsky, Studio City, CA
  • Miriam Smith, Laguna Beach, CA
  • Ki-Won Suh, Seoul, Korea
  • Andy Summer, Santa Monica, CA
  • Peter Thiel, San Francisco, CA
  • Douglas Ulmer, Long Beach, CA
  • Jeff Widman, Hermosa Beach, CA
  • Alison Williams, Pacific Palisades, CA

EDUCATION

  • 1988 M.F.A., Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
  • 1986 B.F.A., California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
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