ROBYN O'NEIL
The Bellevue Stratford: The Wolf, 2022
Graphite and watercolor on hotel envelope
4 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. Sheet
7 1/8 x 12 1/2 in. Frame
7 1/8 x 12 1/2 in. Frame
Here O’Neil turns to some of the most iconic species in the American ecosystem. Eagles, bison, and wolves appear delicately rendered on hotel stationery, functioning as playful mementos of places...
Here O’Neil turns to some of the most iconic species in the American ecosystem. Eagles, bison, and wolves appear delicately rendered on hotel stationery, functioning as playful mementos of places traveled and time passed. Through these works, she offers an evenhanded view of the world, balancing horror and humor in a distinctly Janus-faced perspective. Her landscapes form a scholarly mélange of art-historical references, drawing from figures as varied as George Tooker, Fra Angelico, and Honoré Daumier. Amid this layered imagery, hope emerges through sustained inquiry — through the careful observation of human history and a willingness to learn from it.