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Rob Gonsalves

Rob Gonsalves was a Canadian artist celebrated for his unique approach to magical realism, a genre where magical elements blend into the mundane to reveal a deeper reality. Born in Toronto, Gonsalves had a profound interest in art from a young age, with a keen focus on architecture which later heavily influenced his artwork. He explored various media but is best known for his acrylic paintings on canvas that took 3-4 months to complete, each embodying an autobiographical, symbolic narrative that invited viewers into mesmerizing, alternative realities​​.

Gonsalves's art is recognized for its magical realism, blending the real with the fantastic in an uplifting manner, distinct from the often grim surrealism. His work, inspired by Rene Magritte, captures the beauty in shadows and light, portraying the world through an imaginative and romantic lens. He was meticulous in planning his paintings, spending a significant amount of time on preliminary sketches to ensure the illusions worked as envisioned​​. His notable works include "Sun Sets Sail," "Still Waters," and "Arboreal Office," each demonstrating his skill in creating mind-bending optical illusions that challenge the viewer's perception​​.

His contributions to art were recognized with the Governor General's Award in 2005 for his illustrations in the children's book "Imagine A Day." Sadly, Gonsalves's life came to a tragic end in 2017; however, his legacy continues through his impactful art and the efforts of his widow, Lise Carruthers, to preserve his work for future generations. Gonsalves's paintings are held in private collections worldwide, and his books, including "Imagine a Night" and "Imagine a World," continue to inspire with their magical narratives​​​​.

For collectors and enthusiasts keen on exploring Rob Gonsalves's enchanting world, updates and availability of his works can be found at dedicated art galleries and through his published books. To stay informed about new product sales and auction events related to Gonsalves's art, signing up for updates is highly recommended. This ensures you'll be among the first to know when new opportunities to acquire pieces of his magical realism arise.

Date and place of birt:10 july 1959, Toronto, Canada
Date and place of death:14 june 2017, Toronto, Canada
Nationality:Canada
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Painter
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, Landscape painting
Art style:Surrealism, Magic realism

Creators Canada

Jack Goldstein (1945 - 2003)
Jack Goldstein
1945 - 2003
Marianna Gartner (1963)
Marianna Gartner
1963
Sybil Andrews (1898 - 1992)
Sybil Andrews
1898 - 1992
Jean Paul Lemieux (1904 - 1990)
Jean Paul Lemieux
1904 - 1990
Florence Carlyle (1864 - 1923)
Florence Carlyle
1864 - 1923
Brent Wadden (1979)
Brent Wadden
1979
Pierre Coupey (1942)
Pierre Coupey
1942
Ernst Müller-Scheessel (1863 - 1936)
Ernst Müller-Scheessel
1863 - 1936
John Goodwin Lyman (1886 - 1967)
John Goodwin Lyman
1886 - 1967
Walter Tandy Murch (1907 - 1967)
Walter Tandy Murch
1907 - 1967
Gerald Gladstone (1929 - 2005)
Gerald Gladstone
1929 - 2005
Guido Molinari (1933 - 2004)
Guido Molinari
1933 - 2004
Terence Koh (1977)
Terence Koh
1977
Paul-Émile Borduas (1905 - 1960)
Paul-Émile Borduas
1905 - 1960
William Perehudoff (1918 - 2013)
William Perehudoff
1918 - 2013
Sohan Qadri (1932 - 2011)
Sohan Qadri
1932 - 2011

Creators Magic realism

Ganesh Pyne (1937 - 2013)
Ganesh Pyne
1937 - 2013
Rudolf Hausner (1914 - 1995)
Rudolf Hausner
1914 - 1995
Wilhelm Ohm (1905 - 1965)
Wilhelm Ohm
1905 - 1965
Zhang Yingnan (1981)
Zhang Yingnan
1981
Gustav Klimt (1862 - 1918)
Gustav Klimt
1862 - 1918
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909 - 1957)
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen
1909 - 1957
Paul Mersmann (1929 - 2017)
Paul Mersmann
1929 - 2017
Hans Bellmer (1902 - 1975)
Hans Bellmer
1902 - 1975
Eugène Berman (1899 - 1972)
Eugène Berman
1899 - 1972
Elling Reitan (1949)
Elling Reitan
1949
Muz Zeier (1929 - 1981)
Muz Zeier
1929 - 1981
Ivan Grazianovich Dombrovsky (1886 - 1961)
Ivan Grazianovich Dombrovsky
1886 - 1961
Boris Artzybasheff (1899 - 1965)
Boris Artzybasheff
1899 - 1965
George Clair Tooker (1920 - 2011)
George Clair Tooker
1920 - 2011
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Samuel Bak (1933)
Samuel Bak
1933
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