He participated in numerous group shows including being selected for the Florence Biennale. Robert received commissions to create pubic work for the Oakland City Center, Bramalea Pacific/Cafe Fontebella, and Santa Cruz Community Credit Union. Among his awards are a Fulbright Binational Commission with Helwan University, Cairo, and the American Society of Graphic Artists Award. Robert’s paintings are held in private collections throughout North America and Europe as well as Lloyds of London, Los Angeles, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He holds a BA from the UC Santa Cruz and an MFA from Stanford University. Currently, he is Professor of Art at San Jose State University.