RObert
Indiana
1928 – 2018
“I wanted to communicate something that was universal and still is universal.”
Bio
A key figure in American Pop Art, Robert Indiana is best known for his bold, text-driven works that combined the visual language of signage with deep themes of identity, history, and personal experience. Though his iconic LOVE image evokes optimism, Indiana’s art often explores darker layers of American culture, touching on themes like death, sin, and forgiveness. Blending hard-edge abstraction, conceptualism, and patriotic symbolism, Indiana used simple words and striking graphics to deliver powerful messages, affirming his belief that every artwork he created carried meaning.
Robert Indiana
Four Seasons of Hope - Winter (Silver)
40.25” x 37.75"
Original screenprint in colors on Coventry Rag wove paper