Opening Reception: Sat, May 16 6-9PM

Address: 43 Porter Ave, Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn, 11237

Robb Kramer has been exploring the boundaries of Fine Art as an Abstract Expressionist painter and figurative sculptor for over 30 years. Collected worldwide, his vibrant paintings and sculptures invite the viewer’s imagination to flow without restraint. In the 1990’s his love of experimental filmmaking blended with Robb’s unique take on visual storytelling and gained him attention from Hollywood Studios. Thus bringing his critical eye and unusual creative process into the world of Feature filmmaking. Recognized for his pivotal role as the Lead Sculptor/Set Design as well as Art Director (un-credited) of the Real Garden on the Oscar nominated 3D stop-motion film: Coraline. Kramer would go on to create some of the largest hand made sets ever used in a stop motion film while maintaining his signature style.

Kramer is a co-founder of Milkroom Entertainment and brings his love of stop-motion animation and “old school” practical special effects to the New York studio.

“As an artist, my goal is to create paintings that act as a portal, allowing the viewer to enter into a new world , akin to a psychedelic journey. From an early age, I was inspired by the bold brushwork of Franz Kline and other abstract expressionists, and this love of expressive, gestural marks has stayed with me throughout my career. While I started out with a focus on portraiture and figurative work, I shifted towards abstract painting around 1992, and my style has continued to evolve over time.

My process involves layering, subtracting, and adding paint back again, as I channel my emotions onto the canvas. I follow a set of self-imposed rules that help to remove narrative from my work, which I feel keeps me from taking the easy route of figurative storytelling. I aim to get into a heightened state when I paint, leaving behind my conscious mind from the process to a degree, allowing me to paint with pure freedom. My work acts as a journal of my daily struggles to reach that unreachable realm of the sublime. I repaint over large portions of my work each day, leaving hints of the previous incarnations of color and form peeking out beneath the brushstrokes.

My work encourages a wide range of textures and effects that give a sense of spontaneity to each painting.  I have developed my technique to focus on creating dynamic and captivating pieces that engage the viewer and spark internal dialogues. While I paint, nothing is held precious until the work really speaks to me.”