Robert Nugent is a Sligo and Westmeath based artist studying Fine Art at IT Sligo. He has been honing his skills in various disciplines over the past four years. Nugent works predominantly with painting, drawing and printmaking. Also strongly influenced by photography, he marries strong colours and stark, graphic designs in works that give equal weight to drawn and painted elements. Nugent is fascinated with fashion brands and logos. The urban environment and young, male figures combine in images showcasing contemporary urban culture. Artists such as Barbara Kruger, Kehinde Wiley and KAWS are important influences. Utilizing branding and strong colour to tell contemporary stories, Nugent is seeking to build a portfolio exploring urban cultures, and plans to focus on photography and fashion in the final year of the Fine Art course.
