Robert Rogers' Biography

Robert Rogers is a native Texan whose work has been inspired by Native American Art, Oriental Art, European Art, scouting and Indian lore. He studied at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas and has been influenced by visits to the great art meccas of Europe as well as by the art of Gustave Klimt and Rene Lalique.

For more than 34 years, Rogers has designed and created fine jewelry as an art form and as an expression of love for the craft. His highly detailed work reflects his skills as a jeweler and master wax carver. Rogers’ expression of archetypes in Native American culture is depicted in petroglyphs and pictographs from ancient North American Sites. These are blended with mystical spiritual symbols, Braille, Asian Art and other icons. His limited edition collection includes two and three dimensional bronzes, a full line of wearable art, and a vibrant palette of contemporary paintings which follow the same mystical style for which he is known.

Rogers’ art forms are layered by the actual creation of the piece and his descriptive storyline that develops the feeling and passion of each piece as it is being created. These storylines, written by Rogers, accompany many of the individual artworks. The storyline plays as much of a part in his art as does the actual piece itself. Reading the storylines while viewing his work creates an experience of emotion and memory of an event or a person. Rogers calls this the “memory bond,” which becomes the catalyst for the relationship to his work. Each person will experience this bond in a different manner.

Rogers’ limited edition jewelry collection is now represented by Gallery 822 in Santa Fe.

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