With Some New Color, RKW combined the philosophies of the Washington Color School with his experimental use of new mediums and techniques, hoping to encourage a sense of local pride and to inspire more local artists to continue producing and exploring the boundaries of art. “I don’t necessarily consider myself a Color Field Artist, but my inspiration embodies much of what those artists did more than 40 years ago, with a heightened sense of awareness and a contemporary approach.”

Mistakenly labeled as a transient fine art city, Washington, DC has played a significant role in the history of Art. Through the 60s and 70s a group of artists known as The Washington Color School were creating mixed media and painted abstract works of art, central to the larger Color Field movement. Color Field Art is a subtype of Abstract Expressionism where artists became interested in the effects that large expanses of color had on the atmosphere and mood of the work. This work was generally large, and conveyed a sense of infinity, and being immersed in an environment of color.

We are so pleased with what Robert has created. His work is very well suited and appropriate for the space, and it adds a beautiful and colorful dimension to the street experience for all to enjoy. – Patricia Zingsheim, 400 Massachusetts Condo Association