Garrick Gott
Photo: Jost Sarwoko
It has been quite a catch-me-if-you-can exchange between me and Robert Knoke. When I met Robert during the Scope Art Fair this past February at Lincoln Center he was standing in the center of a dimmed exhibition space surrounded by life-sized black ink paintings. Dressed in complete black, Robert looked as if he belonged in one of his paintings. Though the raw lines and strokes of his work are awe inspiring, Robert made an impression on me for a different reason. Standing faithfully beside his art during the fair the artist chatted passionately about it to any passerby who caught his eye. At first Robert’s childlike enthusiasm didn’t seem to match his somewhat menacing portraits. His distinct choice of subject and the impact of a single traditional medium used with tireless effect, earned him recognition from both the art and fashion world. Trotting between Berlin and New York, I briefly caught up with Robert while he was in town for the release of his latest book project “Black Material.”
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