PORTFOLIO > 2019

Robert Fields, “Trying to swim with God.” 2019. Mixed fiber felt, and plywood panel. 23 H x 30 W x 9 D Inches. Minimalist, contemporary sculpture. Informed by the migrant experience in the poetry of Warsan Shire.
“Trying to swim with God.”
Mixed fiber felt and plywood panel.
23 H x 30 W x 9 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, “I spent days and nights in the stomach of the truck; I did not come out the same.” 2019. 11 H x 12 W x 7 D Inches. Mixed fiber felt padding, and a rubber band. Contemporary artwork in formed by the poetry of Warsan Shire, of the immigrant
"I spent days and nights in the stomach of the truck; I did not come out the same.”
Mixed fiber felt and a rubber band.
11 H x 12 W x 7 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, “I’ve heard people using your songs as prayer…” 2019. Mixed fiber felt with latex foam backing, and plywood panel. 24 H x 16 W x 12 D Inches. Contemporary sculptural art.
“I’ve heard people using your songs as prayer…”
Mixed fiber felt with latex foam backing, and plywood panel.
24 H x 13-3/4 W x 12 D Inches.
2019
Minimal, contemporary sculpture. Robert Fields, "Untitled," 2019. Mixed fiber felt with latex foam backing, plywood panel and an elastic bungee cord. 26 H x 16 W x 7 D Inches. Contemporary artwork. Informed by stories of migration... the poems of Warsan S
“I know a few things to be true.”
Mixed fiber felt with latex foam backing, plywood panel, and an elastic bungee cord.
26 H x 16 W x 7 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "The last thing he tasted was me." 2019. 15 H x 13-3/4 W x 10 D Inches. Mixed fiber felt with latex foam backing, and graphite on plywood panel. Contemporary artwork. Informed by stories of migration... poems of Warsan Shire in "Teaching My
"The last thing he tasted was me."
Mixed fiber felt with latex foam backing, and graphite on plywood panel.
15 H x 13-3/4 W x 10 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Moments and the passing of moments--this is life." Ps 3:1-9. 2019. Wall clock (plastic, battery not included) & salt. 8" Dia. x 1-1/2" Depth.
Moments and the passing of moments – this is life. Ps. 3:1-9
Wall clock (plastic, battery not included) & sea salt.
8" Diameter x 1-1/2" Depth.
2019
Robert Fields, "LAUGH!" 2019. 24 x 13 x 2-1/4 D inches. Acrylic and lacquer paint, ink, graphite and adhesive tape on a corrugated paper board box with wood & twine. Contemporary Ab-Ex artwork. Calling-out: Be a force for good.
LAUGH!
Acrylic and lacquer paint, ink, graphite and adhesive tape on corrugated paper board box with wood & twine.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "UNDERSTAND." 2019. 24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches. Acrylic and lacquer paint, ink, graphite and adhesive tape on corrugated, paper board with wood & twine. Contemporary Ab-Ex artwork. Calling-out: Be a force for good. Empathize.
UNDERSTAND
Acrylic and lacquer paint, ink, graphite and adhesive tape on corrugated paper board box with wood & twine.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "ACT." 2019. 24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches. Media: Acrylic and lacquer paint, wax, graphite, aluminum foil and adhesive tape on a corrugated, paper board box with wood & twine. Contemporary Ab-Ex artwork. Calling-out: Be a force for good.
ACT
Acrylic and lacquer paint, wax, graphite, aluminum foil and adhesive tape on a corrugated, paper board box with wood & twine.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "HELP!" 2019. 24 x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches. Acrylic and lacquer paint, ink, graphite and adhesive tape on corrugated paper board box with wood & twine. Contemporary Ab-Ex artwork. Call-out: Be a force for good.
HELP!
Acrylic and lacquer paint, ink, graphite and adhesive tape on corrugated paper board box with wood & twine.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "DOUBT." 2019. 24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches. Acrylic and lacquer paint, ink, graphite and adhesive tape on corrugated paper board box with wood & twine. Contemporary, AB-Ex painting. Calling-out: Be a force for good.
DOUBT
Acrylic and lacquer paint, ink, graphite and adhesive tape on corrugated paper board box with wood & twine.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "WONDER." 2019, 24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches. Adhesive vinyl film and tape, vegetable oil on corrugated paper board with wood & twine. Contemporary Ab-Ex artwork. Calling-out: Be a force for good.
WONDER
Adhesive vinyl film and tape, vegetable oil on corrugated paper board with wood & twine.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "IF YOU LOOK AWAY,..." --Ai Weiwei, 2019. Adhesive vinyl, vegetable oil on corrugated paper board, with wood & twine. Speaks to all refugees seeking asylum. 24" H x 13" W x 2-1/4 " D.
“IF YOU LOOK AWAY, …”
Adhesive vinyl, vegetable oil on corrugated paper board with wood & twine.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "THE BORDER IS NOT ON A MAP." 2019. Adhesive vinyl, vegetable oil on corrugated paper board, with wood & twine. Speaks to refugees seeking asylum.
THE BORDER IS NOT ON A MAP.
Adhesive vinyl, vegetable oil on corrugated paper board with wood & twine.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "NOT HERE!" ...(Enough's enough.) 2019. 18" H x 30 " W. Acrylic aerosol on “WELCOME” coco door mat. This is nuts! We are, one and all, immigrants.
“NOT HERE!” …(Enough’s enough.)
Acrylic aerosol on “WELCOME” coco door mat.
18" H x 30" W
2019
Robert Fields, TOO MUCH! ...(Demasiados!), 2019. 69" H x 22" W x 12 " D. Galvanized and painted steel pipe, wire fencing and hardware, with reflective, adhesive tape and rubber-tired wheels. A Contemporary, Performance Artwork.
TOO MUCH! …(Demasiados!)
Galvanized and painted steel pipe, wire fencing and hardware, with reflective, adhesive tape and rubber-tired wheels.
69 H x 22 W x 12 D
2019
Robert Fields, "LOCK'M UP!!" 2019. 24" H X13" W X 12-1/4" D. Mixed media. Contemporary art, sculpture, wall mounted. Acknowledging the divisive conversations of the time.
“LOCK’M UP!!”
Mixed media… Adhesive vinyl, graphite and veggie oil on corrugated paperboard, acrylic and enamel paint on wood and paperboard, with glue, tape, twine and a stick.
24 H x 13 W x 2-1/4 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "LOCK'M UP!! ALL," (Verso) 2019. 81" H x 13-1/4" W x 3-1/2" D. Mixed Media. A contemporary sculpture, informed by today's highly-charged, and divisive political climate. Whomever "them" may be... it's in the mind of the beholder.
"LOCK'M UP!! ALL." (Verso)
Mixed media… Adhesive vinyl, graphite and veggie oil on corrugated paperboard, acrylic and enamel paint on wood and paperboard, with adhesive aluminum tape, glue, metal hardware and waxed, maple stick.
81 H x 13-1/4 W x 3-1/2 D inches.
2019
Robert Fields, " "Old timee. Hey you! Yah, you." 2019. Acrylic paint on perforated hardboard panels, lacquer on aluminum adhesive tape on PVC pipe, and cotton rope. 46 H x 26 W x 5-3/4 D Inches. Contemporary , low relief wall sculpture.
“Old timee. Hey you! Yah, you.”
Acrylic paint on perforated hardboard panels, lacquer on aluminum adhesive tape on PVC pipe, and cotton rope.
46 H x 26 W x 5-3/4 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "...that's all I think of." 2019. Carpet, metal clamps, PVC pipe & cotton cord. 75 H x 19 W x 10 D Inches. Contemporary, fiber wall sculpture. Freeform.
“…that’s all I think of.”
Carpet, metal clamps, PVC pipe & cotton cord.
75 H x 19 W x 10 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "What's that I hear?" 2019. Vinyl sheet, acrylic plastic tube, metal fasteners & cotton rope. 57 H x 19 W x 9 D Inches. A contemporary, freeform wall sculpture.
“What’s that I hear?”
Vinyl sheet, acrylic plastic tube, metal fasteners & cotton rope.
57 H x 19 W x 9 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Nine Hundred +," "Hiding from a spirit," and "Papers, please?" 2019. Mixed media. Contemporary, wall sculpture.
"Nine Hundred +", “Hiding from a spirit.”, and “Papers, please?” (L - R)
Mixed media... Galvanized steel wire screening, acrylic on wood panel, foam, waxed wood, jute twine, with asstd. fasteners.
All ~30" H x ~14" W
2019
Robert Fields, "Papers please?" 2019. Galvanized steel wire screening with copper, steel and rubber fasteners, jute twine, and acrylic paint on wood panel. 30 H x 14 W x 4-1/2 D Inches. Contemporary, sculpture in a minimalist manner.
“Papers, please?”
Galvanized steel wire screening with copper, steel and rubber fasteners, jute twine, and acrylic paint on wood panel.
30 H x 14 W x 4-1/2 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Nine Hundred +" 2019. Galvanized steel wire screening with copper & steel fasteners, waxed wood blocks (loose jumble), and acrylic paint on wood panel. 30-1/2 H x 14-1/2 W x 4 D Inches. Contemporary wall sculpture in a minimalist manner.
Nine Hundred +
Galvanized steel wire screening with copper & steel fasteners, waxed wood blocks (loose jumble), and acrylic paint on wood panel.
30-1/2 H x 14-1/2 W x 4 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Hiding from a spirit." 2019. Galvanized steel wire screening with copper & steel fasteners, acrylic paint on wood & foam panels. 30-1/2 H x 14-1/2 W x 5-1/2 D inches. Contemporary sculpture.
“Hiding from a spirit.”
Galvanized steel wire screening with copper & steel fasteners, acrylic paint on wood and foam panels.
30-1/2 H x 14-1/2 W x 5-1/2 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Me too." 2019. Graphite over acrylic paint on waxed maple. 9 H x 21-1/2 W x 1-5/8 D Inches.Contemporary, low relief, wall sculpture.
"Me too."
Graphite over acrylic paint on waxed maple.
9 H x 21-1/2 W x 1-5/8 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "We need to work through this." 2019. Galvanized steel and charcoal. 74 H x 24 W x 6 D Inches. Contemporary sculpture, minimal... quietly leaving chance marks and traces of charcoal on the wall and floor below.
“We need to work through this.”
Galvanized steel and charcoal.
74 H x 24 W x 6 D Inches. The box: 11-1/2 H x 24 W x 6 D Inches. Dust fall area: ~72 W x 24 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "We need to work through this." 2019. Galvanized steel and charcoal. 74 H x 24 W x 6 D Inches. Contemporary sculpture, minimal... quietly leaving chance marks and traces of charcoal on the wall and floor below.
"We need to work through this." (detail)
Charcoal chips & dust.
Dust fall area: ~72 W x 6 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "I can't deal with it!" 2019. Acrylic paint and graphite on wood panel, galvanized steel wire screening, cotton rope and pins. 31-1/2 H x 18-1/2 W x 2 D Inches. Contemporary, low relief wall sculpture..
“I can’t deal with it!”
Acrylic paint and graphite on wood panel, galvanized steel wire screening, cotton rope and pins.
31-1/2 H x 18-1/2 W x 2 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Who will last, what will last?" 2019. Mirror (acrylic), wiped with Vaseline (R) petroleum jelly, on acrylic painted wood panel… plus assorted wood rulers on acrylic painted wood. A two-piece set.
“Who will last, what will last?”
Mirror (acrylic), wiped with Vaseline (R) petroleum jelly, on acrylic painted wood panel… plus assorted wood rulers on acrylic painted wood. A two-piece set.
Overall: 56 H x 19-1/2 W x 1-1/4 D Inches. Mirror: 30 H x 14 W x 1-1/4 D Inches. Rule Stick: 56 H x 1-1/2 W x 1-1/8 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "What kind of world do you want... want to create?" 2019. Acrylic paint on panel, plus assorted wooden rulers. 60-3/4 H x 18 W x 1-1/4 Inches. Contemporary, minimalism... informed by a quotation of Daniel Libeskind, Polish-American architec
“What kind of world do you want… want to create?”
Acrylic paint on wood panel… plus assorted wooden rulers on acrylic painted wood. A two-piece set.
60-3/4 H x 18 W x 1-1/4 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "It's just something I brought with me." 2019. Galvanized poultry netting, paper (NYTimes), and anodized aluminum wire. 7 H x 33 W x 9 D Inches.
“It’s just something I brought with me.”
Galvanized poultry netting, paper (NYTimes), and anodized aluminum wire.
7 H x 33 W x 9 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "It's just something I brought with me." 2019. Galvanized poultry netting, paper (NYTimes), and anodized aluminum wire.7 H x 33 W x 9 D Inches. Contemporary sculpture.
“It’s just something I brought with me.” (detail)
Galvanized poultry netting, paper (NYTimes), and anodized aluminum wire.
7 H x 33 W x 9 D Inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Wall. Wall. Wall", 2019, 35 x 24 x 3-1/4 inches. Low relief panel of layered foam-boards with metallic adhesive tape mounted on acrylic coated chipboard.
Wall. Wall. Wall.
Foam-boards with metallic adhesive tape, mounted on acrylic coated, chipboard panel.
35 x 24 x 3-1/4 inches.
2019
Contemporary, minimalist, wall mounted sculpture by Robert Fields, "Nocturnal River." 2019. Media: Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, and nylon cord, 97 x 21 x 9-1/2 inches.
Nocturnal River.
Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, foam and nylon cord.
97 x 21 x 9-1/2 inches.
2019
Contemporary, minimalist, wall mounted sculpture by Robert Fields, "Nocturnal River," 2019. Media: Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, foam and nylon cord, 82 x 10 x 6 inches.
Nocturnal River ...(Detail)
Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, foam, and nylon cord.
97 x 21 x 9-1/2 inches
2019
Contemporary, minimalist, wall mounted sculpture by Robert Fields, "Night nots/knots," 2019. Media: Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, and nylon cord, 82 x 10 x 6 inches.
Night nots/knots.
Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, and nylon cord.
82 x 10 x 6 inches.
2019
Contemporary, minimalist, wall mounted sculpture by Robert Fields, "Face and Shoulder (…remains unidentified.)" 2019. Media: Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, and nylon cord, 69 x 18 x 8 inches.
Face and Shoulder (…remains unidentified.)
Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, and nylon cord.
69 x 18 x 8 Inches.
2019
Contemporary, minimalist, wall mounted sculpture by Robert Fields, "Nothing remains. The silence grows," 2019. Media: Vinyl sheet (black), metal clamps, PVC pipe, and nylon cord, 62 x 18 x 8 inches.
Nothing remains. The silence grows.
Vinyl sheet (clear), metal clamps, PVC pipe, and nylon cord.
62 x 18 x 8 inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Let's forget everything." ~Ai Weiwei. 2019. Contemporary sculpture, floor standing, illuminated, of mixed media.
“Let’s forget everything.”
4-Wheel, collapsible shopping cart on faux fur rug, with an electric work lamp, foam tubes, plastic bubble wrap, and a garden hose and hand-held mirror tied-on with twine.
67 x 26 x 36 inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "Let's forget everything." ~Ai Weiwei. 2019. Contemporary sculpture, floor standing, illuminated, of mixed media.
“Let’s forget everything.”
4-Wheel, collapsible shopping cart on faux fur rug, with an electric work lamp, foam tubes, plastic bubble wrap, and a garden hose and hand-held mirror tied-on with twine.
67 x 26 x 36 inches.
2019
Robert Fields, "We were friends." (tagged.) , 2019, Metal screening with copper wire, and cotton rope on a nail. 28 x 12 x 7-1/2 inches.
"We were friends." (Tagged.)
Metal screening with copper wire, and cotton rope on a nail.
28 x 12 x 7-1/2 inches.
2019
Robert Fields, “Got it all here.” (Tagged). 2019, Metal screening with copper wire, poly sheet, and cotton rope on a nail. 30 x 13 x 7 inches. Forest deep/ secrets moldering black/ lost in oblivion.
“Got it all here.” (Tagged.)
Metal screening with copper wire, poly sheet, and cotton rope on a nail.
30 x 13 x 7 inches
2019
Robert Fields, “…here until you return.” (Name please?). 2019. PVC pipe and cotton rope on a nail. 30 x 12-1/2 x 5 inches.
“…here until you return.” (Name please?)
PVC pipe and cotton rope on a nail.
30 x 12-1/2 x 5 inches
2019
Robert Fields, “It was so long ago.” (How is it I can’t…?) “, 2019, Acrylic paint and wax on wood with stone, and metal hardware. 8-1/4 x 15-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches.
“It was so long ago.” (How is it I can’t…?)
Acrylic paint and wax on wood with stone, and metal hardware.
8-1/4 x 15-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches.
2019
Robert Fields, “Yes, yes... over there.” (?), 2019, Acrylic paint and wax on wood with stone and metal hardware. 9-7/8 x 8-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches. Forest deep/ secrets moldering black/ lost in oblivion.
“Yes, yes… over there.” (?)
Acrylic paint and wax on wood with stone and metal hardware.
9-7/8 x 8-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches
2019
Robert Fields, “Yes, right here.” (I think?), 2019, Acrylic paint and wax on wood with stone and metal hardware. 9-7/8 x 8-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches. Forest deep/ secrets moldering black/ lost in oblivion.
“Yes, right here.” (I think?)
Acrylic paint and wax on wood with stone and metal hardware.
9-7/8 x 8-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches
2019
Robert Fields, "Like... melted away." 2019. Mixed media sculpture informed by the corrosive effects to the mind by Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.18 x 5-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches.
“Like… melted away.”
Hand held mirror (plastic, glass, vinyl and metal) and Vaseline® jelly, with rayon cord, and adhesive tape.
18 x 5-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches
2019
Robert Fields, "Who Is He?" 2019. Mixed media, sculpture informed by the corrosive effects to the mind by Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
"Who Is He?"
Compact mirror (plastic & glass) and Vaseline® jelly, with nylon cord and adhesive tape.
14 x 5 x ½ Inches
2019
Robert Fields, "Who's CUPCAKE?" 2019. Mixed media, sculpture informed by the corrosive effects to the mind by Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
"Who's CUPCAKE?"
Hand mirror (plastic and glass) and Vaseline® jelly, with nylon cord, and ink on adhesive tape.
20 x 7-3/4 x ½ Inches
2019