Robert has always used found and natural objects in his art. Upon moving to Cincinnati, he discovered interesting bits of metal along the roadside and urban areas of the city. Fodder Fishing is walking with a magnet on a string gleaning metal bits from the cracks , curbs and the edges. Taking a closer look at the fodder of this world we live. Bringing social commentary with lighthearted humor Re-purposing this medium, Robert is breaking new ground in object based urban folk art. Arte povera assemblage means literally 'poor art' and its artists used throwaway materials in order to challenge and disrupt the values of the commercialized art world.