Artist Statement
In my recent work, I have been drawn to the past for my inspiration. Mythology and symbolism play a major role in my art. My influences are wide ranging, from paintings to poetry, film and music. My interest in these subjects has not manifested itself in my paintings in a literal way, but the symbolic possibilities seem endless. I like to think of my work as visual poetry, where I am not illustrating any given scene, but giving the essence of the narrative. This allows for a more open ended interpretation and also allows the viewer to become more involved in the process. Robert Bean
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Academic Qualifications
2001 Masters of Fine Art, Louisiana State University
1997 Bachelor of Fine Art, Mississippi State University
Employment History
2002-Present Alabama A&M University, Assistant Professor, Department of Art
2002-Present Huntsville Museum of Art, Instructor, Painting and Drawing Classes and Workshops
2001-2002 Louisiana State University, Adjunct Professor, Beginning Painting and Drawing
2001-2002 Louisiana State University Leisure Office, Instructor, Beginning Painting and Portrait Painting
Exhibitions
2007 Red Clay Survey, Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
2007 Solo Exhibition, Hawthorn Gallery, Birmingham, AL
2006 Two Man Show, River Gallery, Chattanooga, TN
Solo Exhibition, Huntsville Museum of Art, Pallette Café, Huntsville, AL
Group Show, Gardner Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2005 Solo Exhibition, Hawthorn Gallery, Mt. Brook, AL
2004 Holiday Show, Hawthorn Gallery, Mt. Brook, AL
Spring Show, Dragonfly Gallery, Fayetteville, TN
Faculty and Student Exhibition, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
Professional Services
2007 Portrait Painting Workshop, Huntsville Art League, Huntsville, AL
Still Life Workshop, Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Decatur, AL
2006 Figure Painting Workshop, Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Decatur, AL
Painting Demonstration, Hampton Cove Middle School, Huntsville, AL
Drawing Workshop for Teachers, Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
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