The creative act is not performed by the artist alone; the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act.
— Marcel Duchamp Session on the Creative Act, Convention of the American Federation of Arts, Houston, Texas, April 1957
This site merges the virtual world of art with real galleries and artists to enable everyone to engage in the creative act by becoming informed spectators of the arts. The resources are designed to support an arts industry, it relies on commerce so we need to use technology to enable artists & patrons to interact. As our culture evolves we must be mindful of the legacy we will leave for the future.
— Marcel Duchamp Session on the Creative Act, Convention of the American Federation of Arts, Houston, Texas, April 1957
This site merges the virtual world of art with real galleries and artists to enable everyone to engage in the creative act by becoming informed spectators of the arts. The resources are designed to support an arts industry, it relies on commerce so we need to use technology to enable artists & patrons to interact. As our culture evolves we must be mindful of the legacy we will leave for the future.
My Point of View
Contemporary artists in Hawaii include both native and non-native artists. Hawaii's diversity has evolved because of its unique 2,000 year history and everyone who lives in Hawaii acknowledges that Hawaii is a very special place and all respect the native people and their culture.
These artists are addressing issues about living in Hawaii - such as identity, place, language and history - that have personal, cultural and universal relevance which makes their art very popular. I have spent several years working with these artists to advance Contemporary Art in Hawaii through community, institutional, and commercial exhibitions all designed to showcase Hawaii's emerging and established artists. Together we have set a contemporary arts standard that rivals the current global art standards. Hawaii’s Contemporary Avant-garde includes the group of artists living and working in Hawaii who are pushing the boundaries of what is accepted as the status quo of modern art. Many of the artists are creative thinkers who have been opposed to mainstream commercial values and have aligned themselves with various political movements. These Contemporary Artists of Hawaii are the tip of the spear (Avant-garde) in Hawaii and they have a lot to offer the world.See my Video re: background.
My artistic style is abstract. I create compositions that use carefully selected materials which incorporate structural elements, most are based on anthropometric relationships to achieve a unique visual and spatial balance. Balance and time are recurring themes in my work. My sculpture was featured in Changing Hands II Art without Reservation, curated by the Museum of Arts & Design, New York. The exhibition included many contemporary Native American artists including Hawaiian Artists who are pushing the boundaries and conventions of visual traditions which lay the groundwork for an expanded critical history of Contemporary Art in America.
These artists are addressing issues about living in Hawaii - such as identity, place, language and history - that have personal, cultural and universal relevance which makes their art very popular. I have spent several years working with these artists to advance Contemporary Art in Hawaii through community, institutional, and commercial exhibitions all designed to showcase Hawaii's emerging and established artists. Together we have set a contemporary arts standard that rivals the current global art standards. Hawaii’s Contemporary Avant-garde includes the group of artists living and working in Hawaii who are pushing the boundaries of what is accepted as the status quo of modern art. Many of the artists are creative thinkers who have been opposed to mainstream commercial values and have aligned themselves with various political movements. These Contemporary Artists of Hawaii are the tip of the spear (Avant-garde) in Hawaii and they have a lot to offer the world.See my Video re: background.
My artistic style is abstract. I create compositions that use carefully selected materials which incorporate structural elements, most are based on anthropometric relationships to achieve a unique visual and spatial balance. Balance and time are recurring themes in my work. My sculpture was featured in Changing Hands II Art without Reservation, curated by the Museum of Arts & Design, New York. The exhibition included many contemporary Native American artists including Hawaiian Artists who are pushing the boundaries and conventions of visual traditions which lay the groundwork for an expanded critical history of Contemporary Art in America.
Some of my early art see my gallery for new work!
What's on this website
1) My Gallery the art of Bob Freitas, Sculptor/Designer.
2) Artists of Hawaii Artists and Patron resouces
3) Art Ideas concepts for developing an arts industry.
4) Art News & Reviews Int'l art and local art news & events
5) Talk Story Tools to support art and featured artists & projects
2) Artists of Hawaii Artists and Patron resouces
3) Art Ideas concepts for developing an arts industry.
4) Art News & Reviews Int'l art and local art news & events
5) Talk Story Tools to support art and featured artists & projects
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