Lithograph By Liam Roberts (Ireland), Signed and Numbered 295/1000.

Painting, Lithograph By Liam Roberts (Ireland), Limited Edition, Signed and Numbered 295/1000. WFUNA, World Federation Of United Nations Associations Cachet Print. The WFUNA was Established In 1946, WFUNA aims To Promote The Ideals Of The United Nations (UN) and Engage Global Citizens In Its Mission. One Fascinating aspect Of WFUNA’s History Is Its Lithograph Program, which Began In 1966 To Commemorate The Organization’s 30th Anniversary. As Part Of This Program, WFUNA Collaborated with Renowned Artists To Create Limited-Edition Lithographs.

Other Artists - Over The Years, WFUNA’s Lithograph Program Included Works By Prominent Artists Such as Picasso, Lou Zheng Jang, Miro, Ruben Leyva, Al Hirschfeld, Norman Rockwell, and Andy Warhol.

Liam Roberts, an Irish artist, hails from Bunclody, Co. Wexford, Ireland, and currently resides and works in New York City. His artistic journey has been shaped by a rich educational background:

• 1966-67: Studied and painted in Rome.
• 1963-64: Attended the Royal Academy of the Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid.
• 1962-63: Trained at the Academy of the Fine Arts in Florence.
• 1961-62: Enrolled at The National College of Art in Dublin.

Roberts is known for his captivating artworks, which span various mediums and styles. Here are some highlights from his career:

1. Large-Scale Murals

   • In 1997, he created a mural for the stairwell wall (approximately 18 x 18 feet) of the Avrett penthouse residence in Beekman Place, Manhattan. This mural, painted on eight canvas panels, is an interpretation of Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s fresco “Good Government in the City,” which resides in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena.
   • In 1968, Roberts worked on a mural for the Cowles Communications Group in Des Moines, IA (measuring 9 x 20 feet).
   • He also contributed a painting for the church of San Girolamo in Fiesole, Florence (measuring 14 x 9 feet).

2. Collections

   • His works are part of collections across the globe, including Belgium, Canada, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy (Rome and Florence), Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Switzerland, and various states in the United States.
   • Notably, he executed a commission for the United Nations, creating a painting to commemorate the eradication of smallpox. This painting was reproduced in a limited edition.

3. Solo Exhibitions

   • Roberts has showcased his art in numerous solo exhibitions, including those at Greenacres Gallery, Peppercanister Gallery, United Nations Gallery, James Francis Trezza Fine Art, Burlington Gallery, Minoos Gallery, Eltonart, Cornelia Street Gallery, and Vox Populi Gallery (to name a few).

4. Artistic Style

   • His work often explores aspects of the human experience, whether it’s the physical spaces we occupy or our behaviour and interactions with the world. Roberts creates abstract wood reliefs, paintings, and prints that resonate with viewers.

In summary, Liam Roberts combines his Irish roots with the vibrancy of New York City, producing art that balances structure and playfulness, leaving a lasting impression on the art world.

Item Code - VIS18A31502HWA

Width: 8 5/8"  Height: 11"  Depth: 1/32"  Weight: 12 g