Robert Nava American, b. 1985

Robert Nava, born in 1985 in East Chicago, is an American contemporary artist known for his expressive and colorful paintings depicting mythical creatures and imaginary figures. A graduate of Indiana University and the Yale School of Art, Nava draws inspiration from a variety of sources, from children's drawings to primitive art and popular culture. His energetic canvases feature dragons, angels, monsters, and other fantastical beings, painted with raw lines and vibrant colors. Nava's style, deliberately naive and spontaneous, evokes a sense of wonder and creative freedom. Through his works, Nava explores themes of memory, imagination, and personal mythology. His characters, often depicted in dynamic poses and dreamlike environments, seem to spring directly from his subconscious. Nava has exhibited at prestigious galleries and institutions, such as Vito Schnabel Gallery in New York, Night Gallery in Los Angeles, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. His unique approach to figuration and celebration of the imaginary have quickly established him as an influential emerging artist on the contemporary art scene.