Rob Croxford
Text has always been a central feature in my compositions. There is something seductive about typography. I love how a font can tell a story with a single flourish. Vintage lettering and signage gently manipulate us to feel a sense of longing for the past. Perhaps that is why my entire art career is shrouded in the bleary haze of pop-culture nostalgia.
My new series of paintings is the culmination of all my obsessions. By integrating iconic movie quotes into the landscape of well worn roadside signage I am merging pop culture, nostalgia and humour. This blend of elements creates something familiar and yet completely new!
Rob has been working full-time on his art since 2004. In that time, he has rebuilt from a devastating studio fire, painted over 1700 works of art and has shown in over 160 juried exhibitions. Rob is represented in a few Ontario and US galleries, is in the permanent City of Toronto Art Collection and numerous private collections all over the world. His art has been on the cover of a few magazines and is featured in a coffee table book. He has been profiled in the press, on blogs and by The Jealous Curator. Rob Croxford paintings are a carnival of colour and whimsy! His vintage-inspired work is instantly identifiable, and his clever approach to art merges pop culture, nostalgia, typography and humour.
Selected Works
Better Wetter 30” x 40” Acrylic on Canvas from “The Little Mermaid”
Cold Never Bothered Me 24″ x 24″ Acrylic on Canvas from “Frozen”
Frankly My Dear 36″ x 36” Acrylic on Canvas from “Gone with the Wind”
Summer Luvin 36” x 48” acrylic on canvas from “Grease”
Magic 36” x 24” Acrylic on Panel from “Bambi”
TROUBLE 40” x 48” Acrylic on Canvas from “The Music Man”
Admire 36” x 24” Acrylic on Canvas from “Pretty in Pink”
ENTERTAINED 36” x 48” Acrylic on Canvas from “Gladiator”
ACK 15” X 30” Acrylic on Canvas from “Mars Attacks”
BOOM 24″ x 24″ Acrylic on Canvas from “The Wolf of Wallstreet
ADVERSITY 36” x 60” Acrylic on Canvas from “Mulan”
“Bend” 22″ Diameter Acrylic on Panel. (Quote from Legally Blonde)
No Spoon 24” x 24” Acrylic on Canvas from “The Matrix”
“Nobodys Perfect” 24″ x 24″ Acrylic on Canvas (Quote from Some Like It Hot)
“Business Woman Special” 28″ Diameter Acrylic on Canvas Sold
Hello Gorgeous 36″ x 48″ Acylic on Canvas Quote from Funny Girl
Diamonds 30″ x 22 ” Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Gentleman Prefer Blondes
“Shopping Is My Cardio” 42″ x 36″ Acrylic on Panel Quote From Sex And The City Sold
Hotdog 30″ x 30″ Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Legally Blonde
Start Big 48″ x 36″ Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Death Of A Salesman
“Uh Uh” 36″ x 36″ Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Chicago The Cell Block Tango
Obscene 18″ x 24″ Acrylic on Panel Quote From Better Than Chocolate
“Can Can” 18″ Tondo Acrylic on Birch Panel Quote From Moulin Rouge. Sold
“Help Me, Help You” 20″ Tondo on Birch Panel. Quote From Jerry McGuire Sold
“Settle” 48″ x 36″ Acrylic on Canvas Thelma and Louise Sold
“Older” 28″ Tondo Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Fried Green Tomatoes Sold
“I’ll Be Back” 20″ x 20″ Acrylic on Panel Quote From The Terminator Sold
“The Sex Is In The Heel” 36″ x 36″ Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Kinky Boots Sold
“Beautiful Friendship” 36″ x 36″ Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Casablanca Sold
“Put The Coffee Down” 30″ x 30″ Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Glengarry Glen RossSold
“Bugger” 18″ x 18″ Acrylic on Canvas Quote From Four Weddings And A Funeral Sold
“Ignored” 20″ Tondo Acrylic on Panel Quote From Fatal Attraction Sold
“What’s In The Box” 20″ Tondo Acrylic on Panel Quote From Seven Sold
“What Hump” 20″ Tondo Acrylic on Panel Quote From Young Frankenstein Sold
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We're located on the corner of West and Main. Our entrance is on West Street. Look for the bright blue building. The front entrance to the gallery is located on West Street in the little red building attached to the blue one, and beside the purple shop (Ideal Bike). We're a block away from the Drake Devonshire Hotel, The Parlour Studio and The General Store. We are across the street from the Enid Grace Café, La Condesa restaurant and beside Idle Wild Restaurant.
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