Robert Indiana Bronze 2013 Patina: Cupric and Ferric nitrate
About the Artist
"I'm amazed this process doesn't hurt. Totally icky yet totally interesting."
Robert Indiana Painter, Sculptor, Printmaker (1928-2018)
Robert Indiana, self-proclaimed “American painter of signs,” played a central role in the development of both assemblage art and Pop art.
After graduating from high school, Indiana spent three years in the US Air Force, then went to study at the Art Institute of Chicago (1953). Indiana was one of four American artists who were honored at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
His work is shown worldwide, including the Tate Modern in London and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Indiana’s style is characterized by its accessibility, directness, and universal appeal, making his work beloved by audiences around the world.