The performer of the hit "Supreme" has seriously taken up painting, working quickly and impulsively. Instead of brushes on canvas and paper, he uses a stylus on an iPad.
According to Independent, the singer spends no more than 25 minutes on each piece. His arsenal includes bright spots, colored blocks, and short, catchy phrases, as if from an internal monologue.
One of the paintings, for example, reads: "I propose using diapers for the mind during moments of emotional incontinence."
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@mocomuseum and @robbiewilliams
Even such quickly completed works attract buyers. One of the early paintings, created with designer Ed Godrich, sold at auction for £40,000.
However, not all art lovers speak positively about Williams' artistic talent. I found negative comments in the Independent article about the singer's paintings:
This doesn't mean the star's work is only surrounded by negativity. In the same comments, you can find admirers who praise Robbie and compare him to famous artists:Comments by users Suzisu1 and Medino"It just shows that a "name" brings money more easily than other true talents. For example, how many artists were not recognized in their lifetime?", "I'm sure there will be plenty of [strange people] who will pay a lot of money for his doodles"
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@robbiewilliams
I think his art is interesting and important. He goes a step further than postmodernists like Jeff Koons — he's an artist who, in essence, is too bored and indifferent to create meaningful art, writes user Musil.
Let's hope Robbie doesn't give up the hobby and continues to develop his skills, as he did with music. Read more about Williams' career in his biography prepared by our editors at zoomboola.com.