surrealism
noun 1. a 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature which sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind, for example by the irrational juxtaposition of images. (Oxford Reference online)
Robert Campion is a surrealist artist from Auckland, New Zealand, who works exclusively in oil on canvas. His intricately detailed paintings of NZ reflect his love of the New Zealand bush, particularly geographical spaces with which he has a personal connection.
A fan of the Flemish painter Vermeer, Robert paints in greys first to achieve tonal balance before applying colour. He is a realist painter and has extensive experience in figurative studies with a specialisation in portraiture. Robert is available to do private commissions.
Robert has been a professional teacher and artist for over 20 years. He has works in many private and public collections nationwide and overseas. A major commission now hangs in the Auckland Town Hall.
Art by the River is the newest of several Whanganui art galleries, and opened in December 2024. The gallery features a blend of emerging and well known new zealand artists, alongside an exclusive art Collectables selection of local artists paintings for sale. As art dealers and collectors, we include rare and sought-after artworks by internationally recognised artists such as Gretchen Albrecht, Banksy, Damien Hirst, Ralph Hotere and Andy Warhol. We are committed to supporting NZ artists by providing gallery exhibition space in-house, connecting both New Zealand and international art collectors with meaningful works of art, and contributing to Whanganui's unique cultural environment.
