Magic Realism
Magic Realism is a style of painting where reality is mixed with magic. Rob Gonsalves’ work is categorized as Magic Realism. More specifically, his paintings have an autobiographical, symbolic narrative that invites the viewer into his beautiful mind where alternative realities exist at the same time. His work is a visual, human experience of quantum theory’s Entangled Spaces and Time.
“I believe that there is a real magic in life. Sometimes the experience of it can be dependent on one’s point of view. I have come to see the making of art as the search for that point of view where the magic and wonder of life appears not so much as an illusion, but as an essential truth that often gets obscured.” Rob Gonsalves
The Painting Process
Rob Gonsalves explored oil on board initially. His mature work is acrylic paint on stretched canvas. Generally, a painting took 3-4 months to complete. The concept and layout stages were the most intense and frustrating. The painting stage was spent joyfully.
All of his 167 paintings are in international, private collections. Our hopes and plans are to, one day, create a travelling show of the originals.
We’re slowly adding painting information and in future, will list poster and print availability. Check the shop for more details.
Do you own a Rob Gonsalves’s original painting? The location of most of Rob Gonsalves’ original paintings sold in the United States from 1991 to 2017 (and resales after his death) are unknown. The catalogue of his work cannot be completed without this information. A catalogue is always important for the promotion of his Legacy and verification of authenticity of his paintings. Ownership of the original paintings will not be made available to the public unless desired by the owner. Resale - if you are selling your original Rob Gonsalves painting and wish to connect to interested buyers, this is the place to start. Please contact us so that the catalogue can be finished.