Robert “Bear” Royal is a Canadian artist, whose work invites viewers into a tactile dialogue with time, memory, and nature. Known for his striking reclaimed wood mosaics, collages, and sculptures, Royal creates pieces that are as emotionally resonant as they are visually compelling. Each work is a meditation on the passage of time—captured in the worn patinas and weathered textures of salvaged wood that cannot be replicated or fabricated.
Over the past five years, Royal’s career has gained strong momentum, with more than 100 original works acquired by collectors across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. His art has been featured in numerous successful exhibitions including a juried exhibition at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery (2020), and a first prize at the 2024 Crystal Beach Art Show, and several pieces sold at the John Mann Gallery. Most recently, his work has been shown at the Niagara Falls Art Gallery, the NOTL Contemporary Art Gallery and the White Galleon Gallery.

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