Robert Duarte-Rivera
Art
The Dream of Romulus (2024)
Found and modified object assemblage sculpture
74" x 115" x 62"
A Stronger More Loving World (2024)
Tree limbs, hay, twigs, paper, studio detritus, decoy cameras, magnetic tape, nails, brackets
Jardin (2023)
Artificial truf, acrylic, ink, artificial sinew thread
The View from Here (2025)
Collage, shark toy, grommet ring, polyester flower, artificial turf, artificial sinew thread, ink, acrylic on canvas
12” x 4.75” x
Sentry Tower (2023)
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Graphite on unprimed canvas
34" x 71"
Adobe (2023)
Acrylic, Ink, oil pastel, graphite, collage on canvas
18" x 24"
Cowtown Boots (2023)
Acrylic, ink, oil pastel on canvas
30" x 48"
Untitled (Jalopy) (2024)
Found objects on wood board.
50" x 35"
Loveless Petroleum (2023)
Acrylic, oil pastel, graphite on canvas
16" x 20"
Design
Promotional brochure for CUNY's Gaming Pathways degree program
Promotional design mockup for independent brand "Limited Stock"
NYPL BridgeUP Program Promotional Flyer
Photography
Illustration
Just Goofin'
2025. Digital Illustration.
Slayer Rat
2022. Digital Illustration.
Idioma Olvidado
2025. Digital Illustration.
It's All About Perspective
2022. Graphite, Ink, Digital.
About
b. 1986, El Paso, TX, USA. Robert Duarte-Rivera is an interdisciplinary artist, designer, educator, and musician.
His practice and research examines ideas around borders and territoriality, the elasticity of language, and the ubiquity of surveillance. His work is informed by material research and exploration, often considering history, form, and the inevitability of the absurd.Education
2024. CUNY City College. MFA in Digital and Interdisciplinary Art Practice
2013. University of California Irvine. Master in Urban and Regional Planning
2009. University of California Irvine. BA in EnglishExhibitions
2025. Small Art Supersized. Alterwork Studios. Long Island City, NY.
2025. Crying on the Internet. PS122 Gallery. New York, NY
2023. synapse.body. Compton-Goethals Hall Gallery. City College. New York, NY
2022. Design In Flux. West Harlem Art Fund, Governors Island NP/10. New York, NYPublications
2009. Carpe. New Forum, University of California, Irvine.
2008. Your Neighborhood Unicorn Has Had It With Your Kids. New Forum, University of California, Irvine.Volunteer Work
2015. El Sol Science & Arts Academy Wellness Festival
Drafted and illustrated informational posters, scavenger hunt materials, and infographics for a
community health and wellness festival. Santa, Ana, CAHonors & Grants
2022-2023 Therese Ralston McCabe Connor Awards