Walter Robinson pop art Kool Aid jug with crowbar

[sonomabarn67]

Bottom says Walter Robinson (twice). 15" tall cast material, hand painted. He did other product art similar but... Drum roll...I can't find mine. Any thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Oh yeah!

[maxine*j]

I had never heard of him, so I looked at every piece of work of his I could find -- especially those on his own website -- and all I can say is:  It certainly looks like something he would do.   You may have a winner!

You could be so bold as to simply contact him:

http://www.walterrobinsonart.com/

This piece, called DAILY SERVING is one great piece of socio-political commentary, I must say.

[sonomabarn67]

Thanks, I think I found the piece mine is derived from; it's a smiley Kool Aid issued pitcher with a smiley face spoon coming out the top (instead of a crowbar). See if I can find it again.

He did other pieces where he would use a router, like was done for the eyes and mouth.

[sonomabarn67]

Here.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzAwWDE5NQ==/z/FK0AAOSwGvhUByih/$_35.JPG?set_id=2

[mountaingigi]

That's not electric Kool-aid, is it?

[sonomabarn67]

I'll ask him.

[sonomabarn67]

Just heard back. It's by him; he did two of these and it's actually carved wood with an (epoxy? paint) which makes it look a bit cast.  So, I have 1 of 2. Now to figure out value.

Thanks Maxine for prompting me to write him.

[mountaingigi]

How cool! So exciting.  Kudos to Maxine.

[maxine*j]

Terrific! 

I should think the monetary value is substantial, too.

[sonomabarn67]

Trying to figure that out. If there are only 2 in the whole world... he didn't say they were identical, only that he did only 2.  A bit like a sculptural monotype. Looking over his art and it really is great.

[sonomabarn67]

Got another email from him, he says they are early pieces done for a benefit.

[maxine*j]

Thanks for the update.  Wonderful find.  Significant artist.  And, it turns out, a significant artist with a generous nature. 

Of course, I loved him from the moment I read this comment of his:  "Since Lee Krasner was married to that drunken crybaby Pollock, she never got her due." 

[sonomabarn67]

Thanks. Yes, I've had a few emails with him over this and he is a sincere and interesting person. He gave me a gallery lead to get more info on the piece.

Pollack, isn't he the one who couldn't drive?

[maxine*j]

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@sonomabarn67 wrote:

Pollock, isn't he the one who couldn't drive?

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That's cold!  Cold, and funny, and apt...