Bob Hart
Since retiring from the College of Education at the University of Georgia, Bob has had more time to devote himself to what makes him happiest, creating and supporting art. His first artistic endeavors were in photography, but now, as a self-taught artist, he experiments with a variety of materials. His painting style continues to evolve, and he also creates sculptures using salvaged materials. Aside from being an artist himself, Bob also supports the other artists in his community through the operation of “The Art Place,” a gallery and studio located in the small town of Crawford, GA. From there he spreads the word about artists in the area and provides a place for their work to be shown. After 9/11/2001, Bob created a Memorial Trail dedicated to those who lost their lives that day. The two-acre area on Bob’s property is open to the public with no admission fee. Photos and directions can be found online at www.bobhartart.com.
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Athens, GA
WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
30" x 24"
acrylic & collage on wood
framed by artist
WHO LET HIM IN THE CLUB?
30" x 24"
acrylic & collage on wood
framed by artist
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A FASHION STATEMENT
15" x 15"
acrylic on wood
unframed
DOUBLE LOVE
16" x 16"
(25" x 25" framed)
acrylic on wood
FAMILY TIES
28" x 28"
acrylic on wood
SUMMERTIME FUN
15" x 15"
acrylic on wood
unframed
BEAM ME UP
15" x 15"
acrylic on wood
unframed
These paintings are shown in the artist's handmade wood frames
THE LITTLE GUY
28" x 28"
acrylic on wood
MISSING Y
28" x 28"
acrylic on wood
“The M ssing Letter Paintings”
In these paintings different letters of the alphabet are usually missing. The entire alphabet is never all there... People go through life thinking there are things missing in their lives (the missing letters) and that life would be so much better, “if only I had ___________.” In reality, if we look around at what we have, we have quite a bit and there really isn't much missing.
The letters, although creating balance to the paintings, are jumbled and mixed up to show all of the things we contend with everyday. The tall people are tall so they can look over and above all this chaos in the world. They have learned not to let everything they are bombarded with on a daily basis interfere with their lives and the things that are important to them.
In most cases the arms are missing or partially hidden on the characters. For some reason even when we have the capability to reach out for help when we really need it, we hesitate to do so. Our friends and neighbors want and are willing to offer assistance, but we withdraw (the hidden arms) and won't let them know how they can help.
The faces are missing because whenever I’ve drawn faces on the figures they never seemed to be appropriate. I’ve produced a number of these paintings with faces but usually come back and paint over them. They, therefore, can be anyone you want them to be.
-Bob Hart
WOMEN IN CONTROL
In this series of paintings by Bob Hart, women are in control. They hold the TV remotes.
MORE FROM BOB HART'S "M SSING LETTER" SERIES
ME AND THE CAT
HANGING OUT
33" x 22"
acrylic on wood
FRANKIE VALLI & THE 6 SEASONS
33" x 22"
acrylic on wood
THE QUARTET
33" x 22"
acrylic on wood
THE RED HEART
33" x 22"
acrylic on wood
HERE KITTY KITTY
23" x 25"
acrylic on canvas
6 GHOSTS
28.5" x 45"
mixed media on wood
LOVE AT THE BEACH
47" x 28"
acrylic on wood
THE YELLOW DRESSES
41.5" x 29.5"
acrylic on canvas
used frame
LONESOME BALLOONS
40" x 22"
acrylic on canvas
used frame
THE SISTERS
22" x 27"
acrylic on wood
custom frame by artist
BY THE CREEK
33" x 22"
acrylic on wood
custom frame by artist
BRIDESMAIDS
33" x 22"
acrylic on wood
custom frame by artist
MY BEST FRIEND
33" x 22"
acrylic on wood
custom frame by artist
THE RED FLOWERS
33" x 22"
acrylic on wood
custom frame by artist
BOB HART'S "M SSING LETTER" SERIES
FLOWERS WILL RETURN
These paintings are based on the lyrics of the Pete Seeger song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone." The artist recognizes both happiness and the sadness in the lyrics, but he chooses to focus on the brighter side - the joy of “young girls” who have “picked them every one.”
Bob Hart always said he painted "happy." This cheerful, hopeful, compassionate man lived a life full of love. The end was peaceful and painless and right on schedule. He met it with open eyes and an open heart on 2/9/2025.
We no longer have these paintings on hand.
They are shown here to spread the happiness.
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