Robert C Jackson

            Robert C. Jackson was born in 1964 in Kinston, North Carolina. Growing up, his family traveled from state to state, contributing to his wide range of job choices. He attended the University of Delaware with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering. During this time, his girlfriend gave him basic paints. With this, he took a few art classes and painted at night while he worked and went to school during the day. He did not know what he wanted to major in so he decided to major in “the hardest thing” so that way he’d be able to do anything. It wasn't until later that he switched over and started pursuing an art career. Currently, Jackson resides in Pennsylvania.

His paintings that have been displayed nationally are of contemporary still life. They consist of balloon animals, watermelons, and other colorful, playful, objects. Jackson’s paintings arise from ideas in his sketch book. He actually sets up these bizarre still-lifes to paint. Jackson will usually spend up to 12 hours a day in his studio, which sounds exhausting. He wants the viewer to see the symbolism in his object, often depicting themes of war, despite the playful manner of the objects.