01
Corruption
Collision & emergence
PAINTING / ATMOSPHERE / INNER WORLDS
Something
beneath
the surface.
Abstract paintings that invite you to look closer.
And stay a little longer.
A glimpse inside the studioABSENT MAKERSCROLL TO DISCOVER
01 / THE PAINTINGS
Selected work.
Six paintings. An invitation
to find your own way in.
02
Fear
Gesture & tension
03
Untitled
Warmth & movement
04
Mr. Gimmi
Rhythm & repetition
05
Ensnared
Movement & presence
06
Untitled
Flow & atmosphere
Selected paintings by Dean Roberts / Absent Maker.
02 / THE ARTIST
DEAN ROBERTS / ABSENT MAKER
An inner world.
An open invitation.
Setting ego aside.
Letting the painting lead.
Dean Roberts is the artist behind Absent Maker. The name reflects his approach to painting: a separation from ego, a commitment to being present, and a willingness to witness the work as it unfolds.
His paintings move between flowing, organic forms and direct, expressive gestures. Color, texture, and movement give shape to things that can be difficult to put into words.
For Dean, the experience behind a painting is personal. The invitation to the viewer is open—to feel something of their own, or discover a possibility they hadn't considered before.
Why I make art03 / IN MY OWN WORDS
Human,
at the core.
On presence, inner emotion,
and what connects us.
What does Absent Maker mean to you?
To me, Absent Maker means a separation from ego. To be in the moment as a witness to the work being done—letting the painting tell me where to go and when it's finished.
What brought you to painting?
There was an internal battle going on. Something was missing. I wanted to express myself, but I didn't know how.
How does a painting unfold?
Usually, I start with a few strokes. I see a pattern, or follow a feeling of motion, uncovering the painting as I go. Even when I start with an idea, it never ends with that idea. It normally becomes something different.
I stop when the painting feels full, when frustration or ego starts creeping in, or simply when it feels done.
What do you hope someone feels?
My hope is to connect with what makes us human: our inner emotions, something spiritual in nature beyond material things. Beyond borders, race, countries, or gender. Just human at the core.
I hope someone can feel a human experience of their own. It doesn't have to be what I felt, because that is personal to me. Maybe the painting can be a key to open something new they have never thought of.
04 / GET IN TOUCH
A conversation
starts with a connection.
For questions about the work, creative projects, or interest in purchasing a painting.
THE STUDIO
Let's talk about art.
Reach out by email or Instagram.
studio@theabsentmaker.com @inthepause.studioInterested in a particular painting? Let me know its title. Availability and pricing can be discussed directly.