Light & Space Artist Doc ‘Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
September 11, 2023
Source: YouTube
“Entirely & totally experiential… Everything I do now is in relationship to a situation that already exists.” Greenwich Ent. has unveiled an official trailer for a documentary titled Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling, made by a filmmaker named Jennifer Lane. This originally premiered at the 2022 DOC NYC Film Festival last fall, and it also played at this year’s SXSW Film Festival. Explore the life & career of legendary artist Robert Irwin, whose installations have radically expanded the possibilities of what art can be. Irwin began as a painter in LA’s “Cool School” scene, before developing a whole new way of working that made perception itself the subject. Irwin’s notable works include the Central Garden at the Getty Center in LA and his definitive creation – a huge installation in Marfa, Texas. I’ve actually seen his art in various exhibitions around the world, and it’s really something else. It’s truly a visceral experience, not really anything you can explain to anyone, which is exactly what this film is digging into with his work. The poster is excellent, too.
Here’s the official trailer for Jennifer Lane’s doc Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling, on YouTube:
“A fascinating and immersive trip through the work of a unique and revelatory artist.” In this intriguing documentary film, the legendary California “light and space” artist Robert Irwin investigates the value of human perception in a world that is becoming increasingly mechanized. With a decade-spanning career defined by radical gestures, his life’s work culminates in a dazzling installation in the majestic desert town of Marfa, Texas. Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling is directed by the up-and-coming writer / editor / filmmaker Jennifer Lane, making her feature directorial debut after one other short previously. Produced by Joseph Cashiola, Arne Glimcher, David Hollander, & Jennifer Lane. This initially premiered at the 2022 DOC NYC Film Festival late last year. Greenwich will debut Lane’s Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling doc in select US theaters + on VOD starting October 20th, 2023 coming soon this fall. Who’s interested?
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