“Listening to Color”
Location: Roots Music Project
4747 Pearl, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80304
2023 Fall Mural Series
Photos by Peter Kowalchuk and Tyler Dittlo
For his mural in the Fall Series, Rob Hill wrapped the corner of the Roots Music Project with his signature geometric abstract designs.
His mural considers notions of color, community, and unity through abstraction. To honor the context of the space as a music venue, Rob sought to understand the community and RMP. He sought colors that connected with the space and elevated its vibrant energy. The ability of color to draw people together and the art of music sparked Rob’s creative process. While painting, he often listens to music to get into the artistic flow. Music and painting/art go hand and hand.
Amongst the industrial park, Rob’s abstraction rightly sets apart RMP and draws the community into the space. The mural appears as a triangular puzzle with pieces distinguished by vibrant colors. The artist draws color inspiration from sports teams and 90s television programs. Rob’s use of minimalist abstraction recalls the work of modern artists such as Frank Stella and Carmen Herrera, while he credits his interest in geometric shapes to the visual culture of Ancient Egypt.
Rob offers a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, each unique and powerful in their own right. His abstractions illuminate how this non-profit unites and empowers diverse and talented creatives. Rob feels honored to have the ability to build new connections with and create artwork in the community of Boulder.