Today we’d like to introduce you to René Romero Schuler.
René Romero Schuler, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Spirit is what connects all of humanity. The innate human nature that drives us to judge one another based on nothing more than face value is a notion that fascinates me and thoroughly influences the direction of my work. I have many great artistic influences, of course, but my own exploration has become what truly propels me forward. My personal quest for a feeling of connection to what lies around me has not only been a very spiritual mission, but it has led me to a deep understanding of something I learned from Deepak Chopra many years ago: “We are all spiritual beings in rented bodies… this body is a blessing, but it is temporary. Only the spirit endures.”
In every work I create, I strive to show the imperfection, stress, and underlying beauty of the beings I portray. There are no fine characteristics or clearly defined attributes in these figures. They are “everyone” and “no one”. They are stripped to their most essential elements–their most basic form. The meaning is in the representation of the image, not the image itself. Every mark is deliberate.
I do not limit myself to any single medium. Texture is my vehicle. I am only limited to one message: Our inner beauty transcends the physical, emotional, and mental. My work is deeply connected to my soul, and I attempt to convey that in everything that I do.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I am a painter and sculptor, using texture as my vehicle to express the delicate nature of being human. Every line, and every mark, is a deliberate scar in the surface that depicts our flaws and frailty, while holding to the idea that —as a whole— we are beautiful. In my paintings, I use oil paints and apply them (and remove them) with a palette knife. I etch and mar the surface as I shape a human, often feminine, form. In sculpture, I weave steel wire into its feminine figure. The lines created by the wire are like the scars in my paintings; they are the marks and flaws that shape the people we become. The message of inspiration here would just be that all the things that have hurt us, helped us, or thrilled us are the things that have made us into the real, whole, beings that we are…and that we are innately beautiful BECAUSE of these things—not despite them.
Any advice for aspiring or new artists?
The best (and seemingly simplest) advice I would ever give, is never stop doing work that comes from your heart and soul. It is your truest self. And always behave and communicate in a positive way. There is a positive way to spin almost anything we experience, and it is absolutely vital to our success to do so.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
I am represented by Zolla Lieberman Gallery 325 W Huron St Chicago, IL 60654 312-944-1990 zollaliebermangallery@sbcglobal.net. I have a solo show, titled “In Search of Ground”, opening on Friday, September 7, 2018 which runs through October 20, 2018, with an opening reception on Friday September 7th from 5-8pm. I also have representation on the east and west coasts, and Zolla Lieberman Gallery has my work on ARTSY.com. My website is reneschuler.com, and I have a studio in Lake Bluff, IL. My studio manager is Megan Bonke megan@reneschuler.com 219-718-4865, and my number is 312-952-3005.
Contact Info:
- Address: 37 Sherwood Terrace #125 lake Bluff, IL 60044
- Website: reneschuler.com
- Phone: 312-952-3005
- Email: reneschuler@mac.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneromeroschuler/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renerschuler/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReneSchuler
- Other: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/René_Romero-Schuler
Image Credit:
Eric James Nicpon
Tom Van Eynde
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