Robert Edward Klippel 心地よい空間へ
感性、 ではない
ギャラリーへ
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 Edward Klippel
Early Life and Foundations Robert Klippel, born in Potts Point, Sydney, on June 19, 1920, possessed an innate inclination towards construction from a young age. This early fascination wasn’t rooted in formal artistic training but rather in the practical joy of making—specifically, building model ships. These weren't mere toys; they were meticulously crafted representations born from a childhood ferry ride on Sydney Harbour that sparked
a lifelong passion for form and structure. This initial impulse would unexpectedly intertwine with his wartime experiences. Enlisting in the Royal Australian Navy in 1939, Klippel found himself employed not as a combatant but as a model-maker at the Naval Gunnery, tasked with creating miniature aircraft and ships for training purposes. This period honed his technical skills and instilled a deep understanding of spatial relationships—…