Meet Robert Rogalski, an artist whose whimsical art enraptures. He was born and grew up in the countryside of western New York, near the city of Rochester. By using his vivid imagination, he turned the land around his family home into an enchanted world.
Image Credit: Instagram/ art_of_robert_rogalski
Despite being diagnosed as dyslexic at an early age, he worked hard to overcome his difficulties with reading and soon began to read at his leisure. Thankfully, his family encouraged and supported him to develop his artistic talents.
Image Credit: Instagram/ art_of_robert_rogalski
After a childhood spent conquering his academic struggles with his creative drive, in 1993 he was awarded a full-tuition scholarship to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh PA, where he studied Special Effects for film and graduated with a degree in Industrial Design.
Image Credit: Instagram/ art_of_robert_rogalski
Robert teaches art to inner-city schoolchildren, as well as designs and exhibits for Renaissance festivals, storefronts, theatrical events, and dance companies. Rob’s work not only pleases people who love art but also finds some fans in the feline world. He created an incredible ‘tree’ installation that is just perfect for adventurous kitties. It was made at a friend’s house throughout the summer.
Image Credit: Instagram/ art_of_robert_rogalski
“First I design and build to the specific needs of the location and my clients,” Rob told Bored Panda. “Each tree is different; it is an organic process.”
Image Credit: Instagram/ art_of_robert_rogalski
“For Permanent Installations, like cat trees, furniture, beds, reading nooks, etc. I start by constructing a wooden armature to give structure, then attaché, then carve sheets or blocks of foam that are then covered with a paper pulp/particle clay.”
Image Credit: Instagram/ art_of_robert_rogalski
“That is then mixed with heavy-duty wood glue.. (or even fiberglass resin, but I prefer not to use fiberglass) This is extremely durable.”
Image Credit: Instagram/ art_of_robert_rogalski
“Because of the time and labor involved in making something like this, I charge a minimum of $4000 to $4500,” Rob explains. “This doesn’t include the cost of supplies, which are paid for by my client separately. The total amount is contingent on size and extras added. The material needs vary from job to job and time spent.”
Image Credit: Instagram/ art_of_robert_rogalski
This tree installation is one of a kind, custom-designed, and built on location, so if you’d like one yourself, you should invite Rob over!
More info: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
h/t: Bored Panda