[1] He moved to Saratoga under the intention of creating the sculptures for the Hall of Springs yet through an unfortunate event, the man spearheading this project died, and the offer was not respected.
To Mr. David Murray and Mr. Peter Winant, Mr. Davidson's student assistants, should go special thanks for their help throughout the preparation of this exhibit.It is altogether fitting that an exhibition of work by Robert Davidson is one of the first events of the 50th anniversary celebration of Skidmore, which in its earliest days, even before it became a full-fledged college, encouraged work in the arts and in its half century as a college has become known for its exceptional art department.
For almost 4 decades, then, for almost all of Skidmores College life, he has inspired students to work as beginning sculptors and to see the relationship of sculpture to the other visual arts which the department offers- to painting, drawing, graphics, ceramics.
He is an artist whose attitude about life is reflected in his respect and concern for his fellow man; for individual thought and expression; a desire to help any and all; his belief in human integrity and dignity.
Bob's images in sculpture, drawing and prints most often evolve around the human figure which he treats uniquely with wit, skill and charm as is most evident in this retrospective exhibition.