Inspired
by the Old Masters of painting, Robert Dale Williams sought out rigorous
training at the New York Academy of Art Graduate School of Figurative Art,
following a curriculum modeled after 19th Century Parisian ateliers.
Upon completing studies towards an MFA with a concentration in painting in
2004, Williams continued his studies under the internationally recognized
Norwegian painter Odd Nerdrum. His work, at times a commentary on
the dark, violent nature of humanity, is featured in a joint publication
by the School of Nerdrum and the Florence Academy of Art entitled
Immortal Works, and Odd Nerdrum’s recent hardcover release Kitsch:
More Than Art. Since 2004, Williams has lectured and instructed
drawing and painting courses at universities and art centers, and has
contributed feature articles on oil painting techniques to
International Artist Magazine. The first monograph collecting
early career works by Robert Dale Williams, Discovery, was released
in 2009.
Featured in collections worldwide, Williams has exhibited in New York,
Spain, Germany, Great Britain, and Norway.
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EDUCATION
Summer Residency with
Odd Nerdrum
(Norway) 2004-2005, 2007
New York Academy of Art Graduate School of Figurative
Art, MFA, Painting
2004
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, BFA, Painting
2000
INSTRUCTION & LECTURE
2010 - present
Baum School of Art,
Allentown, Pennsylvania
2005 - 2010 Goggleworks Center for the Arts,
Reading, Pennsylvania
2005
Institute of the Arts,
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
2004
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania,
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2010
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, USA. Group Exhibition
2009
Schmidt Gallery Reading, USA. Group Exhibition
2008
Kitsch Biennale, Pasinger Fabrik, Munich, Germany. Group Exhibition
2008
Royal Birmingham Society of Art Birmingham, United Kingdom. Group Exhibition
2007
Royal Birmingham Society of Art Birmingham, United Kingdom. Group Exhibition
2007
Kjell Strand Gallery Tolvsrod, Norway. Group Exhibition
2006
Kitsch Annuale, Fredriksvern Verft Stavern, Norway. Group Exhibition
2006
New York Academy of Art New York, USA. Group Exhibition
2006
Yocum Gallery Reading, USA. Group Exhibition
2005
Kitsch Annuale, Fredriksvern Verft Stavern, Norway. Group Exhibition
2005
St. Lawrence ArtSpace St. Lawrence, USA. Group Exhibition
2005
Institute of the Arts Wyomissing, USA. Group Exhibition
2005
Yocum Gallery Reading, USA. Group Exhibition
2005
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, USA. Group Exhibition
2005
Muhlenberg Art Gallery Muhlenberg, USA. Solo Exhibition
2005
Institute of the Arts Wyomissing, USA. Group Exhibition
2005
Oxygen for the Arts Reading, USA. Group Exhibition
2004
New York Academy of Art New York, USA. Group Exhibition
2001
Mayfair Juried Exhibition Allentown, USA. Juried Exhibition
2000
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, USA. Group Exhibition
1999
Millennium Art Exhibition Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Group Exhibition
FEATURED ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
SELECTED PRIVATE AND PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Mr. Dennis Anderson, Coventry, United Kingdom
Dr. Roy Hedrick, Laguna Beach, California (USA)
Mr. Carlos Michans, Utrecht, Netherlands
Magne Tingberg, Holmsbu, Norway
Asbjorn Torgersen, Rjukan, Norway
Museu del ’Erotica, Barcelona, Spain
St. Paul United Church of Christ, Summit Station,
Pennsylvania (USA)
Draftech Inc., Reading, Pennsylvania (USA)