Robert Sim
paintings
Works on Paper
Artist Statement
Robert Sim has been an artist, sculptor, and teacher for most of his life. He was born, and still lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He studied at the School of Art at the University of Manitoba, where he was the recipient of the Robert Bruce Scholarship for sculpture.
Robert’s work extends from painting and drawing to sculpture and print making. It encompasses a wide variety of media and styles, ranging from classical to abstract. In general, he tries, as simply as possible, to represent what he sees without any overt commentary, preferring to work without any preconceived ideas, letting the work develop on its own as it proceeds.
Like many other artists, he believes visual art is language of its own and explains itself in its own terms. One of his favourite quotes regarding art comes from the Polish – French painter, Balthus, “ Painting is a language which cannot be replaced by another language. I don’t know what to say about what I paint, really.”
Robert and his wife travel extensively, and, whenever possible, he tries to combine travel with work. He has painted and drawn across Canada, in Europe, and in Asia.
He is also devoted to life drawing, something which he pursues wherever he might be. He has been involved in the promotion of life drawing and painting in Winnipeg for many years, participating in several public forums for First Fridays Winnipeg, and as well painting from a model as part of Canada’s Culture Days.
Robert is the recipient of two Manitoba Arts Council grants, and has exhibited internationally, nationally, and locally.
His work is in public, corporate, and private collections across Canada, the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Select Solo Exhibitions
2013 Outlook: Robert Sim
Gurevich Fine Art @ McNally Robinson, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2009 Robert Sim: Selected Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture
Ken Segal Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
elect Group Exhibitions
2014 Between Earth & Sky
Gurevich Fine Art @ McNally Robinson, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2014 Secrets From The Vault
Gurevich Fine Art, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2013 Secrets From The Vault
Gurevich Fine Art, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2012 Small Works
Gurevich Fine Art, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2010 Nude cre8ion
cre8ery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2008 The Canadian Shield and Other Landscapes
Ken Segal Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2008 Subconscious City
Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2007 Gertrude und Alice: 100 Jahre, !00 Rosen
Schwules Museum, Berlin, Germany
2007 '...scape...'
cre8ery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2007 99 Pieces
cre8ery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2007 Breaking Ground
cre8ery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2006 Nudes II
Downstairs Studio, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2005 Five point Perspective
Adelaide McDermot Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2005 Nudes I
Downstairs Studio, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2004 Armstrong, Lavergne, Lourenzo, Sim, and Tanner
Adelaide McDermot Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Education
1985-1989 School of Art, University of Manitoba
1965-1969 University of Manitoba, B.A. (Psychology)
Grants
2003 Manitoba Arts Council, Project Grant
1992 Manitoba Arts Council, Project Grant
Teaching
2009 – 2016 Sessional instructor – Drawing
Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
2006 – 2017 Workshops:
Alla Prima Painting, Winnipeg, Gimli, and Morden, MB
Figurative Painting, Winnipeg and Gimli MB
Figure Drawing, Winnipeg and Gimli MB
Speed Painting, Winnipeg MB
Colour, Winnipeg MB
Introduction to Watercolour, Winnipeg MB
Reviews & Publications
Border Crossings, vol.27, no.2, pgs. 87-89 - review: Amy Karlinsky
Winnipeg Art Gallery, Subconscious City, 2008 - catalogue: Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan
Artist
Price range: $600-$6000
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