ROBERT BATEMAN • ARTIST


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“I can’t conceive of anything being more varied, rich and handsome than planet Earth; its crown- ing beauty is the natural world. I want to soak it up, to understand it ... then I’d like to put it together and express it in my painting. This is the way I want to dedicate my life.” Robert Bateman


The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Insti- tute welcomes you and your friends to attend a special art and conservation lecture by artist and naturalist Robert Bateman. This free lecture will be held in the Warden Oasis Theater on Thurs- day, December 8th at 4:00 PM. RSVP at 520- 883-8024.


ism. In his early 30’s he moved back to real- ism. It is this style that has made him one of the foremost artists depicting the world of na- ture. Many of his one-man shows have drawn record-breaking crowds, including one at the Smithsonian Institution in 1987.


His art reflects his commitment to ecology. Be- sides being one of Canada’s best known artists, he is a naturalist, recognized by the Audubon Society as one of the 20th century’s “heroes of conservation.” He is a spokesman for many environmental and preservation issues, using his art to raise millions of dollars for these causes.


Mr. Bateman’s honors and awards are numer- ous, including Officer of the Order of Canada. He has been awarded thirteen honorary doc- torates and has three schools named after him. He has been the subject of numerous films and books as well as numerous children’s books.


Robert Bateman, 2016, Feast - Vultures (Eurasian Black and Griffons), 36”x48”, oil on canvas IN PROGRESS


Robert Bateman’s realistic painting style, featur- ing wildlife in its habitat, encourages the viewer to examine the natural world. Mr. Bateman has always painted wildlife and nature, beginning with a representational style, moving through impressionism and cubism to abstract expression-


This December will mark Mr. Bateman’s first visit back to the Desert Museum since April, 2003 when he had an exhibit in the Ironwood Gallery.


Mr. Bateman’s appearance is in conjunction with a series of master artist lectures, work- shops and the Artists for Conservation 2016 International Exhibit of Nature in Art opening in the Ironwood Gallery on December 10th, 2016.


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