Robert Hilmersson

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22 000 SEK
Description
Robert Hilmersson is one of the country's most intriguing and internationally recognized pop and street art artists. A recurring theme in his work is placing famous places, events, animals, nature, and urban themes in various situations. He often uses human attributes to reflect contemporary life in a thought-provoking yet humorous way. The strong visual symbolism encourages contemplation and invites reflection on the subject matter. Hilmersson does not shy away from big topics – politics, social issues, and above all, the climate – where his characteristic penguins offer a sharp critique of the viewer. One of Hilmersson's major sources of inspiration is the pop art icon Andy Warhol, with clear influences seen in the use of everyday objects and attributes to address larger themes.

In recent years, we have observed Hilmersson's art appearing at international auctions. For instance, at Phillips Auction in London in 2021, his final prices exceeded our catalog estimates, reinforcing our belief in the long-term value of his work. While this is just an observation, it’s an exciting feature to note when purchasing a Hilmersson piece that you love!

Medium: Mixed media
Size: 80 x 60 cm
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SKU: 39502

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THE PENGUINS FOUND A HOME WITH ROBERT

He thinks that they are pleasant to put in different environments as they, in a humorous way, make the viewer think about the bigger issues of our time. Robert has tested a few different penguins, but it is usually the same penguin who returns to him.

"THERE IS SO MUCH DARKNESS IN THE WORLD. I WANT TO BRING A LITTLE HUMOR IN OUR TIMES."

- ROBERT HILMERSSON

THE ANIMALS BECOMES A MIRROR INTO OUR ABSURD PRESENT

A recurring theme in Robert Hilmersson's art is to put the animals in situations with human attributes to reflect on our present time in an absurd but humorous way. The strong visual symbolism that arises highlights different angles and approaches to the subject in question.

INTERNATIONALLY APPRECIATED WITH EXHIBITIONS AROUND THE WORLD

London, New York, Los Angeles, and Budapest to name a few cities. Among other things, Sir Elton John has specially commissioned works from Robert. At home in Sweden, he became Affordable Artfair's most noted artist in 2019.

LIFELONG INTEREST IN ILLUSTRATIONS

Robert studied Art Studies in Stockholm and worked at a design agency before art took over. As a young man, he painted graffiti and learned to handle spray bottles, a technique that stayed with him throughout his life.

"I like it when there are a few mistakes. Then you bring out more life in the picture"

- Robert Hilmersson

RECURRING ELEMENTS OF AMERICANA

The influences come from childhood American movies with Clint Eastwood. Over time, the interest developed into a hunt for the unpolished and rough. The old signs and cars give the works a sense of intensity and connect our present with the 70s and 80s.

ART IS ROBERT'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEBATE

Robert Hilmersson is very interested in societal issues and art is his way of contributing to the discussion and debate on current topics. A good example is his work "Still Floating", which deals with global warming and its impact on the environment and penguins.

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