Robert Nava is an American artist known for his colorful and dynamic paintings that blend elements of cartoonish figuration, surrealism, and expressionism. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana in 1985 and received his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2011. Nava has exhibited his works in solo and group exhibitions across the United States and internationally, and his paintings have been acquired by numerous private and public collections. His distinctive style, which often features anthropomorphic animals and bold brushwork, has garnered critical acclaim for its raw energy and playful yet thought-provoking imagery.