Robert Walter Irwin 心地よい空間へ
情緒、 ではない
ギャラリーを見る
ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
Robert Walter Irwin
A Life Dedicated to Perception Robert Walter Irwin, who passed away in October 2023 at the age of 95, was more than just an artist; he was a philosophical explorer disguised as a creator of immersive environments. Born in Long Beach, California, in 1928, his journey began not with grand artistic pronouncements but with a quiet observation of how we perceive the world around us. His early life, shaped by the landscapes of Southern Calif
ornia and a father who navigated fluctuating fortunes as a contractor, instilled in him a sense of adaptability and an understanding of impermanence – themes that would resonate throughout his prolific career. After serving in the US Army and studying at institutions like Otis Art Institute and the Chouinard Art Institute (later CalArts), Irwin initially embraced Abstract Expressionism, experimenting with color and form on canvas. Howe…