Robert Long's Artwork
Robert Long
Robert Long moved to Gorge River in 1980 in search of a place where he could live the way he wanted. That is to live in a more sustainable way with less impact on the world. Back then this idea was quite foreign to people and Gorge River was remote enough that he could live this idea without too much peer pressure form normal society.Â
He lived at Gorge River for around 10 years by himself before he married Catherine Stewart and had a son Christan in 1991, and a daughter Robin in 1994.
In his early days Robert lived off the land and required very little money for his lifestyle. What he needed he could earn by working for his neighbours. These were the local crayfishmen who lived along the coast one days walk to the North at Barn Bay, and another one days walk to the south at Big Bay. Â
When Robert started a family however he realised that working on crayfish boats was far too dangerous. He then turned to his art hobbies to provide income for his family. Â
He paints oil on canvas scenes from around South Westland in his living room and carves jade with solar power into incredible sculptures of animals and local Maori designs. Â
Over the years his unique hand made art pieces have become increasingly popular and people come from all over the world to get themselves a piece of Roberts artwork.
Roberts Oil Painting
Roberts Jade Carvings
How buy Roberts artwork
Most of Roberts artwork is sold over a cup of tea at Gorge River in “New Zealand’s remotest art gallery.”
If you would like to get yourself a piece of Robert’s uniquely crafted artwork the best way is to find a way to Gorge River. You can see my videos here of The Hike to Gorge River and The flight to Gorge River.
However if you can not find a way to visit his art gallery and are still interested he has a few items available here online or simply send us a message in the contact box below to discuss ordering a piece of his artwork.
Robert's Canvas Prints
Robert's Autobiography
In 2010 Robert wrote an autobiography about his life living at Gorge River which quickly went on to be a New Zealand best seller and has since sold over 20,000 coppies.
You can buy a signed coppy of Roberts autobiography by clicking the button below.
If you would like a piece of Roberts artwork or just simply have a question please send us a message below
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