Robert Strini
Sculpture by Robert Strini
My Sculpture over the past 40 years has developed from the decorative object to the narrative story. My awareness of death and the insanity of war has been the subject of several pieces. The violation of someone's life angers me to the point that it has to be released in the art. Other issues, such as fears, insecurities, and politics, love for my family, also have fueled the fires of my creative process. To me, my art is the residue of all my life experiences.
The process of problem solving and discovery is central to the creation of my art. I will experiment with many materials before I choose the ones that are right for a specific concept. No idea is solved immediately; it first must go through a process where all its parts are explored and either used or discarded in the final creative expression.
Robert Strini
For nearly four decades Robert Strini has exhibited his work across the country in dozens of solo and group shows. His sculpture has been included in a number of corporate and museum collections including the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Initially studying ceramics with Peter Voulkos and James Melchert, Strini received his MFA in sculpture at U.C. Berkeley. In 1971 he was awarded a two-year Rome Prize, and subsequently two NEA grants. Robert Strini's teaching career includes stints at Rhode Island School of Design, U.C. Santa Cruz, and the Corcoran Museum School in Washington D.C.