Robert Osborne

Sculpture

94 Moore Hill Road
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 830-4542
email: robertgosborne@yahoo.com
www.robertgosborne.com

“Years ago, as a young art dealer in Manhattan, I saw two art exhibitions: Robert Ryman’s first showing of his almost-all-white paintings and Eve Hesse’s “”Hang-ups”” (curtains). Twice I was a witness to art historical events and at the time I didn’t know it.

Now, as a working artist myself with different knowledge, I find these artists and others of the “”Dia generation”” (Michael Kimmelman’s label for minimalists and conceptualists) most relevant for today. Their work is about optics, light, architecture, and a unique philosophical approach to seeing (thinking). I am also investigating the string constructions of Fred Sandback (1943-2003), another artist of that era, appreciating his exploration of volume and space. These artists and their peers have informed my own approach to sculpture.

What I hope to offer is work that is a little more on the questioning side – to make viewers really look closely and think about the images and their interactions with space and volume, much like what I experience when visiting the Dia Foundation in Beacon, N.Y.

My recent outdoor sculpture pieces are made from aluminum bar with an all-weather powder coating and marine grade, synthetic cord to reflect light. They are especially appropriate for a garden setting or a patio. The smaller works can also be displayed indoors.”

Paradise City Arts Northampton – May 2026: Booth 4
Paradise City Arts Northampton – October 2025: Booth 3
Paradise City Arts Northampton – May 2025: Booth 2

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• Custom orders and commissions accepted