Richard Walker's House Paintings at Alexandre Gallery Explore Perception Through Digital Projection
From November 29, 2012, to January 5, 2013, Richard Walker, a Scottish artist, showcased his House Paintings series at the Alexandre Gallery in New York City. This collection, created during his residency at Haining House near Edinburgh, features canvases that illustrate items left behind by former inhabitants. Utilizing photography and digital projections, Walker employed soft lighting to enhance visual impact. Clues about spatial relationships emerged through elements such as mirrors and family photographs. His work engages with Alva Noë's philosophical inquiries into perception and pays homage to Cubism. By incorporating tools like laptops and projection devices, Walker's paintings delve into themes of consciousness and presence, inviting viewers to rethink their understanding of reality.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: November 29, 2012 to January 5, 2013
- Location: Alexandre Gallery, 51 East 57th Street at Madison Avenue, New York City
- Artist: Richard Walker, Scottish painter
- Series created during residency at Haining House near Edinburgh
- Works incorporate photography and digital projection alongside painting
- References philosophical questions about perception by Alva Noë
- Acknowledges heritage of Cubism in complex compositions
- Explores painting's relevance in contemporary media environment
Entities
Artists
- Richard Walker
- Chardin
- Braque
- Edward Hopper
- Marshall McLuhan
- Alva Noë
Institutions
- Alexandre Gallery
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Edinburgh
- Scotland
- Haining House