Who is Ro Daar
My name is Roberta, but I prefer Ro.
I’m petite (5′ 1″, 107 pounds) yet some of my wood wall sculptures are bigger than me.
I’m pretty strong for my size.
I’m almost famous (numerous sales and several NY Times reviews).
In High School I petitioned to take wood shop.
I was prohibited by the principal.
He said it was too dangerous for girls.
I snuck in and used the tools, anyway.
I was prohibited by the principal.
He said it was too dangerous for girls.
I snuck in and used the tools, anyway.
My studio/workshop would make most men drool.
Equipped with:
Industrial grade band saw
Industrial belt sander
Dust collection system
Various compressors
Every clamp known to man
An assortment of power hand tools
And my latest acquisition, a 75-watt Epilog Laser Cutter.
Equipped with:
Industrial grade band saw
Industrial belt sander
Dust collection system
Various compressors
Every clamp known to man
An assortment of power hand tools
And my latest acquisition, a 75-watt Epilog Laser Cutter.
I was born and raised in New York City.
But don’t hold that against me.
I initially studied at the School of Visual Arts. Then, received a BFA from Queens College.
I was a graphic designer for many years.
I was inspired by the fabulous wood wall constructions of sculptor Louise Nevelson.
But don’t hold that against me.
I initially studied at the School of Visual Arts. Then, received a BFA from Queens College.
I was a graphic designer for many years.
I was inspired by the fabulous wood wall constructions of sculptor Louise Nevelson.
No one else does exactly what I do.
It took many years to refine my techniques.
It wasn’t easy. There were no road maps.
My work is about creating a new world, not about reinterpreting the existing one.
Some artists journey to Machu Picchu for inspiration. I hang out at Home Depot.
It took many years to refine my techniques.
It wasn’t easy. There were no road maps.
My work is about creating a new world, not about reinterpreting the existing one.
Some artists journey to Machu Picchu for inspiration. I hang out at Home Depot.
My work isn’t pretentious. Neither am I.
I hate long, artsy descriptions.
How do I come up with my sculpture ideas? I don’t know. How do you eat a peach?
This pretty much sums up my process. It’s unconscious.
The important part is that you, the viewer, enjoy the result.
I want you to look at my work and conjure up your own thoughts and feelings.
I hate long, artsy descriptions.
How do I come up with my sculpture ideas? I don’t know. How do you eat a peach?
This pretty much sums up my process. It’s unconscious.
The important part is that you, the viewer, enjoy the result.
I want you to look at my work and conjure up your own thoughts and feelings.
