Robert Milne’s semi-abstract acrylic paintings explore modern colonisation, blending expressionist techniques with opaque layering to create textured, thought-provoking works. His series 'Semi Colon' explores the unresolved nature of colonial histories and contemporary warfare, using the punctuation mark as a metaphor for cause and effect, call and response.
With inspirations including Colin McCahon, Ralph Hotere, and Mark Rothko, Milne’s art evokes emotional depth while encouraging reflection on the intersection of past and present colonial narratives, inviting viewers to confront issues of corruption, propaganda, displacement, and cultural resilience, sparking dialogue on the complexities of our shared histories.
