About the artist:
"To use my flair & inspiration to guide me in
creating to the observer a long lasting impression that can be
viewed with pleasure & enjoyment in ones domain... Canvases that
speak fluently to the senses."
Rob's artistic journey began at the ripe age of seven, while laid up
in bed at Princess Margaret Hospital for eight weeks. He
enthusiastically took part in the hospital's art programme and his
walls haven't been bare since. What Rob endeavours to do with his
work is to invite people to not only share in the many moods
experienced while he is painting, but to also give them an
opportunity to reflect on their current state of mind.
Known for his use of rich colour and texture, Forlani’s main source
of inspiration for his paintings is symbolism. With titles such as
"Moody Monday", "Feisty" & "Raspberry Soda" you soon get the idea of
how these vivid artworks come in existence. Initially Art Instructor
Daryl Jane, an excellent Impressionist painter in his own right, was
first to lead Rob towards approaching art seriously coupled with the
rebellious style of the 'Fauve' movement. A discovery of Hans
Hoffman, then laid the foundation of Forlani's abstract
expressionism style.
His paintings are a combination of everyday snapshots, emotions and
conceptual thoughts transformed into abstract visual captions, with
an emphasis on symbolism and style... Each piece a story waiting to
be told. |
