Robert Hilmersson
“I often work with big ideas, I am trying to get a twist in the board. My art is all about today’s society, current events, everything from how people behave to politics.” /R. Hilmersson/
R. Hilmersson - "Hotwater", oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm
Robert Hilmersson, born in 1973, is a Swedish contemporary artist. Today his colourful, pop culture inspired paintings have entered numerous international collections and private art foundations. Defined by the Swedish National Press: “A colourful, symbolic artist with humorous elements.” Robert Hilmersson presents his works in Paris, London, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Stockholm.
R. Himersson - "$5 Shake", 100 x 100
Hilmersson’s artworks include an extensive variety of themes and sentiments inspired by consumerism society, and western cultural references. The artist’s canvases seek to provoke contrasting opinions.
The artist delves into both the past and the present and explores topics such as: politics; social issues; pop culture; cinematography and everyday life around us. His work offers the viewer a juxtaposition of various different elements and colour palettes. His portraits and cityscapes combine elements of graphic design, typography, design and textile becoming the integral part of his works and artistic identity.
R. Hilmersson - " Buffalo Soldier", Oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
Hilmersson uses strong vibrant colours and a vibrant imagery to draw the emotion out of the viewer and to offer debate on the subject. The artist wants the viewer to think and interpret and not to figure out the thoughts of the artist at the conception of the piece.
“I often work with big ideas, I am trying to get a twist in the board. My art is all about today’s society, current events, everything from how people behave to politics.”
