Teeming with convulsive energy; raw brush strokes; and Fauvist colors; the paintings of Robert Qualters reflect the multifaceted and kinetic spirit of the artist himself. In these pages; the art historian Vicky A. Clark presents the first in-depth study of the art and life of this iconic Pittsburgh artist. Complemented by over eighty color images; Clark follows Qualtersrsquo;s development from early childhood sketches through his recent autobiographical work. As she reveals; Qualters is truly a quotidian raconteur; who infuses allegory; narrative; and memory into his paintings of urban landscapes; neighborhoods; lunch counters; and amusement parks. Here; we witness coming of age and sexuality; economic hardship; working-class identities; death and rebirth; and many other themes; both personal and universal.As Clark shows; Qualtersrsquo;s oeuvre is the culmination of a lifelong artistic journey; recalling a host of influences from Japanese prints to Matisse; Bruegel; and Rembrandt. Throughout his career; and despite the popularity of his contemporaries; many of whom adopted abstract painting; Qualters has maintained a distinctly representational style; keeping a close link to his audience through the power of visual storytelling.Robert Qualters was named Pennsylvania Artist of the Year for 2014; part of the Governors Awards for the Arts in Pennsylvania; sponsored by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
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