I am an intimist, still life painter and have devoted myself to painting fruits and flowers, often an single fruit. My painting stems from Zen philosophy and Medieval art, which is why I have found that 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th century frames are the most sympathetic to some of my work. I decided to experiment making medieval frames as fairly authentic reproductions. To me, the frame is the ultimate presentation, the reward for painting the picture. I get an enormous amount of enjoyment out of making them.
“To me, the frame is the ultimate presentation, the reward for painting the picture.”
ROBERT M. KULICKE
1924–2007
EDUCATION
Philadelphia College of Art
Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Academie Leger, Paris, France (1949-1951)
TEACHING
Scarsdale Studio Workshop School, Scarsdale, NY
Kulicke Cloisonné Workshop, New York, NY
Founder / Director Kulicke-Stark Academy, New York, NY
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2008
Robert M. Kulicke: Paintings & Works on Paper, Paul Thiebaud Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2007
Robert M. Kulicke, Davis & Langdale Company, New York, NY
2005
Robert M. Kulicke: A Celebration, Davis & Langdale Company, New York, NY
1981-2003
Annual Exhibition, Davis & Langdale Company, New York, NY
1994
Campbell-Thiebaud Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1993
The Courtyard Gallery, Washington Studio School, Washington, DC
Locks Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
1992
Color of Money: Robert Kulicke’s Dollar Bill Paintings, John F. Warren, Philadelphia, PA
1991
Campbell-Thiebaud Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1985
John C. Stoller & Company, Minneapolis, MN
1983
Columbia Museums of Art and Science, Columbia, SC
1974-80
Annual Exhibition, Davis & Long Company, New York, NY
1978
Museum of Art, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
1970-73
Kornblee Gallery, New York, NY
1963
Alan Stone Gallery, New York, NY
1953
Alan Stone Gallery, New York, NY
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2026
Four Friends: Works by David Fertig, Robert M. Kulicke, Robert Andrew Parker, and Pam Sheehan, Paul Thiebaud Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2023
Twenty-Five Treasures, Paul Thiebaud Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2007
Twenty-Five Treasures, Paul Thiebaud Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2005
Twenty-Five Treasures, Paul Thiebaud Gallery, San Francisco, CA
HONORS
1988
Associate Member of National Academy of Design
1987
Associate of the Jewelry Arts Institute
![Robert M. Kulicke "Untitled (Bouquet with Yellow Flowers)," n.d. oil on panel 12 1/4 x 12 7/8 in. [frame]](https://static-assets.artlogic.net/w_1800,h_1000,c_limit/exhibit-e/62c74842a471cdcffd076942/e1dff479683a19ce1d77a4775dc54d50.jpeg)
![Robert M. Kulicke "Untitled (Bouquet with Yellow Flowers)," n.d. oil on panel 12 1/4 x 12 7/8 in. [frame]](https://static-assets.artlogic.net/w_647,h_647,c_limit/exhibit-e/62c74842a471cdcffd076942/e1dff479683a19ce1d77a4775dc54d50.jpeg)
Robert M. Kulicke
Untitled (Bouquet with Yellow Flowers), 1986
oil on panel
12 1/4 x 12 7/8 in. [frame]
Robert M. Kulicke
Untitled (Muted Bouquet), 1986
oil on panel in artist made frame
17 3/16 x 14 15/16 in. (frame)
Robert M. Kulicke
Untitled Bouquet Monotype, n.d.
oil based printer's ink monotype on plexiglass
4 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.
Robert M. Kulicke
Two Pears and a Lemon on a Brown Surface against a Black Background, n.d.
oil on cardboard
6 1/8 x 8 9/16 in.
Robert M. Kulicke
Pear and Apple Against a Black Background, 1957
oil on cardboard
5 13/16 x 10 in.
