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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

Eric Goldberg (1890 - 1969)
Eric Goldberg
1890 - 1969
Arnold Belkin (1930 - 1999)
Arnold Belkin
1930 - 1999
Dana Wyse (1965)
Dana Wyse
1965
Claude Herbert Breeze (1938)
Claude Herbert Breeze
1938
David Rabinowitch (1943)
David Rabinowitch
1943
David Brown Milne (1882 - 1953)
David Brown Milne
1882 - 1953
Evan Penny (1953)
Evan Penny
1953
Ken Danby (1940 - 2007)
Ken Danby
1940 - 2007
Clarence Gagnon (1881 - 1942)
Clarence Gagnon
1881 - 1942
Mark Lewis (1958)
Mark Lewis
1958
Charles Ignace Gill (1871 - 1918)
Charles Ignace Gill
1871 - 1918
Iain Baxter (1936)
Iain Baxter
1936
Rudolf Stussi (1947)
Rudolf Stussi
1947
Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook (1913 - 2009)
Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook
1913 - 2009
Roy Kenzie Kiyooka (1926 - 1994)
Roy Kenzie Kiyooka
1926 - 1994
Brent Wadden (1979)
Brent Wadden
1979

Creators Magic realism

Adolf Hoffmeister (1902 - 1973)
Adolf Hoffmeister
1902 - 1973
Carlos Merida (1891 - 1984)
Carlos Merida
1891 - 1984
Gunter Reski (1963)
Gunter Reski
1963
Guo Fengyi (1942 - 2010)
Guo Fengyi
1942 - 2010
Yozo Hamaguchi (1909 - 2000)
Yozo Hamaguchi
1909 - 2000
Carel Willink (1900 - 1983)
Carel Willink
1900 - 1983
Julio Valdez (1969)
Julio Valdez
1969
Alex Sadkowsky (1934)
Alex Sadkowsky
1934
Lajos Vajda (1908 - 1941)
Lajos Vajda
1908 - 1941
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832 - 1898)
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
1832 - 1898
Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev (1925 - 2012)
Geliy Mikhailovich Korzhev
1925 - 2012
Wayne Francis Woodard (1914 - 1964)
Wayne Francis Woodard
1914 - 1964
Wladyslaw Lopuszniak (1904 - 1995)
Wladyslaw Lopuszniak
1904 - 1995
Karl Rössing (1897 - 1987)
Karl Rössing
1897 - 1987
Étienne Hajdú (1907 - 1996)
Étienne Hajdú
1907 - 1996
Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 - 2000)
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
1928 - 2000
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