““We have seven Rob Grad artworks now, including three in the office where I work. They’re beautiful, but something deeper lurks behind the beauty. When I saw one of them at the gallery show, I sat down and stared at it transfixed for 30 minutes.””

— Robert K

“It’s as though you blessed it with some kind of magic pixie dust and sent it on its way and it still had some on it leftover from the journey. It will be most cherished happy and loved. I’m really happy and enjoying it every time I walk past. Thank you for being your amazing self and always continuing to inspire.”

— -Lise H

ABOUT ROB

Southern California native, Rob Grad, is known for his introspective, yet bold 3D collages, sculptures, writing and music. His heavily layered visuals contrast photographic vignettes of natural and urban environments, with drawing, painting and his words–an aesthetic largely shaped from his two decades living in Venice Beach, CA.

Grad’s work addresses the existential issues of desire, fulfillment, and developing a sense of internal freedom in a society inundated by technology, social media and politics. His new work is increasingly influenced by his early career as a musician, when he was signed to RCA records and appeared on MTV not long after graduating high school.

He has shown in museums, galleries and art fairs from Basel to Miami, and Los Angeles. Recent exhibitions include the Museum of Art and History in Lancaster, CA, Torrance Art Museum in Torrance, CA, Haute Photographie in Rotterdam, Netherlands and the Griffin Museum of Photography in Boston. He has commissioned work in the San Francisco airport, Hudson Pacific Properties, El Rancho Properties, the Zildjian corporate offices in Boston and Los Angeles, LA’s Griffin Athletic Club, and his work is held in private collections.

Rob gave a TEDx Talk in Culver City, CA about authenticity in art and following the internal muse, and participated in a video project for TikTok China. He also writes a blog about his art practice called “Creativesphere,” and speaks to students in schools about the importance of learning to think creatively not only in art, but to solve problems in today’s culture and society.