Artwork copyright Rob Gischer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Fontareches, 1998
Rob Gischer
American (born 1934)
Location: Lakeside Middle School, Nine Mile Falls
About the Artwork
Fontareches is a geometric abstract painting by artist Rob Gischer. The composition creates the optical illusion of depth and dimension through the change of values between light and shadow.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Nine Mile Falls School District.
About the Artist
Northwest artist Rob Gischer creates paintings that explore realistic imagery while playing with optical illusions and abstractions. He notes that: "I am first and foremost a Northwest artist, dealing with Northwest imagery, color, texture and ambiance."Gischer grew up in Bellingham and Blaine, Northwestern Washington, and he continues to live and make art in that area. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964 and a Master of Arts degree in art education in 1974, both from Western Washington University in Bellingham. During the 19050s, he spent two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in France. He taught at Blaine High School (art and television production) from 1967-1996, as well as at Whatcom Community College from 1970-1975.
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