Robert Kraut

—— THE PAINTSKIN CONTINUUM ——

Paintskins Archive: 1985 – 1989

I was creating and using visual textures to divide space and develop content in the work at this time. I also experimented with different surfaces to mount and back the Paintskins on for presentation.

"Tidal Pool" - 1989 - 36"h.x60"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"The Staten Island Ferry" - 1987 - 36"h.x36"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"The Office After Hours" - 1987 - 62"h.x85"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"The Reservoir" - 1988 - 50"h.x48"w. Polyester backing on the Paintskin. The work is applied to stretched canvas.
"The Vanity" - 1986 - 36"h.x34"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"The Camp Out" - 1986 - 34"h.x36"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"South Ferry Terminal" - 1988 - 60"h.x72"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Tidal Pool #2" - 1989 - 43"h.x62"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Sea Breeze" - 1989 - 46"h.x63"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas with over painting.
"The Threat" - 1986 - 36"h.x36"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Paradise Road" - 1988 - 36"h.x34"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Painted Texture" - 1985 - 34"h.x48"w. Reverse painted on glass, polyester backing and mounted on plexiglass.
"Looking Uptown" - 1988 - 60"h.x84"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"In The Park" - 1986 - 36"h.x36"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Full Bloom" - 1988/89 - 62"h.x86"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Encampment" - 1985 - 86"h.x86"w. Paintskin with polyester backing mounted on hardboard.
"Divine Archangle" - 1985 - 34"h.x48"w. Reverse painted on glass, polyester backing and mounted on plexiglass.
"Connected" - 1989 - 16"h.x26"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Colors" - 1987 - 64"h.x62"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Blue Moon Rising" - 1985 - 79"h.x86"w. Paintskin with polyester backing mounted on hardboard.
"Bay Window" - 1986 - 36"h.x34"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"Attraction" - 1989 - 48"h.x48"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.
"At Home On The Train" - 1987 - 60"h.x76"w. Paintskin applied to stretched canvas.