Artwork copyright Rob Gischer. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Rob Gischer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Further Migrations, 1993

Rob Gischer
(American, born 1934)

Location: Harmony Elementary, Vancouver

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Further Migrations is a painting by artist Rob Gischer. It is part of a body of work that play with the energetic interaction of photo-realistic images and abstract backgrounds. This piece features scattered twigs layered over a patterned background. He notes, "The simple beauty of a single leaf or twig found near my studio is painted next to a careful reproduction of a photo of man's chaotic abstraction of his environment."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Evergreen 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.