OM.2026.095 - Bob Phillips - USA

OM.2026.095 - collage on panel - 8 x 8 inches - Hoops within Hoops within the Sun - Bob Phillips - USA - Visual Poetry and Color

 Dr. Bob Phillips is a prominent educator, behavioral health therapist, and mixed-media artist based in Roswell, New Mexico. Highly recognized for his multitalented life path, he splits his time between counseling the community and working with fine arts like analog paper collage, pottery, and calligraphy. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Academic and Professional Background

• Education: Holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) degree, alongside credentials as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC). [1, 2]
• Professor Emeritus: Served for years as the Coordinator of Human Services & Addiction Studies at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-Roswell). Upon retiring, he was honored with the rank of Professor Emeritus. [1, 2]
• Counseling Career: He continues to consult, lecture, and practice locally, specializing in mental health advocacy and substance abuse prevention programs throughout New Mexico. [1, 2]

Artistic Practice and Studio

• Aesthetic Focus: Outside of healthcare, he is an avid visual artist specializing in analog collage art and calligraphy. His work explores themes of texture, contrast, abstract paper compositions, and bold color clashes. [1, 2]
• Studio Spaces: He co-operates Phillips Second Street Studio in Roswell with ceramicist Nancy Phillips. The gallery space showcases his mixed-media pieces alongside community cultural celebrations, like their annual Día de los Muertos exhibits. [1]
• Media: His creations frequently use intricate, miniature hand-cut paper arrangements mounted on cedar boards or painted backgrounds using gouache and watercolor paper. [1, 2]