BIOGRAPHY

Jon Roberts graduated from Bates College in Maine with a double major in Physics and Studio Art. He completed a thesis in both disciplines, with his physics thesis focused on subatomic interactions. While he did not continue in physics as a profession, he was profoundly shaped by the ways in which both physics and art seek to express an essence of the way things are.

He has traveled and worked in countries throughout Africa, Asia, Central America, and Europe. He helped create Burlington’s first South End Art Hop, one of Vermont’s largest art events. Early in his career, he assisted Pat Parsons of the Webb and Parsons Gallery with her collection and shows, including New York’s Outsider Art Fair and other Vermont exhibits.

His most recent work explores the boundary between object and image, using mixed media to create installations, sculpture, and wall pieces.

ARTIST CV

Born in 1969, Hanover, NH, USA
Resides and works in Burlington, VT, USA

Education

1987-1991: BA in Studio Art and Physics, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, USA

Exhibitions

2024: Open studio exhibition, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, USA

2012: Artist in residence solo exhibition, Kalani Resort, Pahoa, Hawaii, USA

2005: Staff art show, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, USA

2002: Current collection exhibition, Webb & Parsons, Burlington, VT, USA

2001: Process/Progress exhibition, The Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, VT, USA

1991: Thesis exhibition, Olin Art Museum, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, USA

1990: Bates College/Colby College group show, Lewiston & Waterville, ME, USA

Open studio exhibitions in Boston and Burlington, 1991-present

Featured in various private collections

Residencies

2024: Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, USA

2012: Kalani Resort Artist in Residence, Pahoa, Hawaii, USA