Robert Longyear

DIY:

A Revolution in Handicrafts

Robert Longyear

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I’m drawn to buildings as metaphor for system breakdowns. I use neglected structures as my raw material. In this way, I am able to reveal their hidden construction, provide new ways of perceiving space, and create metaphors for the human condition.

My work addresses the fate of our neighborhoods, which are presently filled with abandoned warehouses, idle factories, and empty lots. I hope to offer audiences new ways to think about architecture while inciting questions about our social, political, and geographical circumstances