Painting is a process that moves inside of us, and puts us in relation to the world around us. It requires, listening, sensitivity, and great emotional connection
Robert believes that the viewer’s eye, heart, and soul should move through the painting, joining in the movements and rhythms of a new world. Each piece starts as a meditation, and grows through a conversation between artist and painting. A painting is done when it has taken on a life of its own, and it lets Robert know that it is time for it to go.
Robert Najlis was born and trained as an artist in New York City. He currently resides in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Robert traces his painting lineage directly back to Hans Hoffman, with thanks and gratitude to his principal teacher Frank O'Cain. Robert has also studied assiduously the works of Cézanne, Miró, Rembrandt, Qi Bai-shi and Matisse. In addition, he studied Chinese Calligraphy, and speaks Chinese fluently. Living in Tawian for 1 ½ years afforded him the opportunity to study Chinese art and culture. Now he lives in Argentina where he finds himself most inspired to paint. Robert brings all of these influences and more together to create his own unique style