Robert Osborne: Optical Confusion Art Exhibit

A solo exhibition by painter and sculptor Robert G. Osborne, “Optical Confusion” highlights Osborne’s recent aluminum and glass sculptures that trace his decades-long exploration of light, perception, and structure.

Born in 1930 and raised in Manhattan, Robert G. Osborne began his career as a contemporary art dealer and Director of the Osborne Gallery on Madison Avenue in New York City. Later, as a private dealer in 19th- and 20th-century art, he placed significant works with private collectors and museums. In the early 1980s, Osborne retired from the art market to fully dedicate himself to making art—returning to his earliest passion.

Osborne’s work is deeply rooted in optics, light, and architecture, merging a sculptor’s precision with a philosopher’s curiosity about perception. His larger sculptural works are designed for outdoor settings such as gardens and patios, while smaller, table-top pieces are suited for interior display. A number of his works are also conceived for installation on water, engaging directly with reflection and natural light.

“Light is both the subject and the material of my work,” Osborne says. “It shapes how we see, but it also defines how we think. My goal is to create objects that make viewers aware of that process.”

Robert Osborne currently lives and works in Athol, MA where he continues to explore optics, light, volume and space through his art.  Osborne’s exhibit “Optical Confusion” features his most recent sculptures of glass and aluminum on display at Salmon Falls Gallery.

Artist Contact: Robert Osborne

Email: robertgosborne@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.robertgosborne.com

Image credits: Margot Osborne