Robert Kushner, a prominent American artist, is known for his association with the Pattern and Decoration movement. His work embodies contemporary art, drawing inspiration from decorative arts, floral motifs, and ornamental aesthetics. His latest exhibition, “The Fabric of God and Goddesses: Textile Paintings from the 1980s,” is showcased at Galerie Nathalie Obadia until July 22nd, 2023.

Raised in Pasadena, he absorbed artistic values from his abstract expressionist painter mother and developed a lifelong passion for uplifting spirits through his work. Inspired by gardening, Kushner explores textiles, patterns, and colors. His immersion in Islamic art during a transformative trip led him to challenge Western-centric perceptions and elevate non-Western influences.

Blending contemporary craft, mixed media, and feminist art, his vibrant and joyful works create spaces of solace and upliftment. While his latest exhibition focuses on the 1980s, Kushner’s evolving art maintains its core aesthetic, orchestrating colors and figures to evoke sensory experiences akin to rediscovering elusive scents.