Lot 5023

Untitled 5

By Robert Rust

Mixed media on canvas

52.5"H × 67.25"W

Gallery Value: Sold

Collection: Private Collection

Description

This monumental work by Robert Rust exemplifies the exuberant visual language that has made his paintings so immediately recognizable. Organic forms drift across a richly layered surface of energetic splatters and precisely rendered stripes, creating a conversation between spontaneity and control. Bold color, graphic linework, and playful abstraction collide to produce a composition that feels both joyful and meticulously orchestrated.

Untitled 5 became one of the standout works in my collection and was ultimately acquired by a private collector. Although no longer available, it remains an important part of the story of this collection and reflects the kinds of contemporary artists and voices that have continually inspired my own work as curator.

Details

Artist: Robert Rust

Title: Untitled 5

Contemporary mixed media on panel

52.5"H × 67.25"W

Original artwork

From Kristen Coates' personal collection

Private collection