Albert Irvin: 'Colours of Feeling' | HENI Talks

Filmed in his gloriously paint-splattered studio, Albert Irvin OBE RA discusses the motivations and processes behind his colourful canvases with curator and writer Hans Ulrich Obrist. With an intuitive approach to colour, Irvin’s paintings radiate with feeling.
Learn about the artist’s remarkable life and work in this intimate HENI Talk, filmed before the artist’s passing in 2015 at the age of 92.
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[@robertmcpartland3638]

Thank you for this. I was a painting student in the 70's and watched it to hear Bert's voice again and of course see his paintings, which are, as he was, life affirming, warm, intelligent and joyous. Also an unexpected bit of humour to be had in the interview (with no disrespect to HUO), where the analytic meets the intuitive. Affirmation extended to his energy too - he was still painting these big canvases at 90 - extraordinary. Bless you Bert.

[@mathstar4176]

Albert / Bert was one of my professor's at Goldsmiths'College / University. Once I was painting very slowly and carefully and he said, " Stop being so self conscious, take more risks, slap that paint on and get lost in it. Then find your way back to the theme, just like Miles Davis. The sweetest fruit are on the far reaches of the tree. Fabulous Artist, Bert Irvine.

[@leonphillips7588]

Great artist. Great paintings.

[@carleanne]

Thank you for this. Such joy, boldness and conviction. I would have one on my wall in a heart beat.

[@selo4485]

"Colour Beginnings" That's beautiful

[@HENITalks]

Isn't it just? In memory of Albert's colourful spirit.

[@abelardogreen]

Thank you. Your videos warm my heart. My mind is popping. Albert's process is ongoing. . . He cares for his brushes. The clothing in wihich he paints says much. He's relationship with color is similar to synesthesia. Notice how much yellow is caked on the floor. Energy made visible. Is yellow the color of creativity? Also, I appreciate his use of pink.

[@HENITalks]

What a lovely response! Albert was a colourful and truly inspiring character. Great to hear you enjoyed this insight into his working processes. If you like colour, you might also like David Batchelor's talk on the fear of colour (Chromophobia) ua-cam.com/video/syrOAKvfJ_c/v-deo.html

[@notgadot]

Another Great British

[@luizantoniodesousa1916]

Um grande colorista - R.I.P. Albert Irvin 1922 - 2015

[@eddieerlank]

An inspirational artist. Not only in the end product of his labour but in his naive and honest approach to what he does. In my opinion he would have responded better with a different interviewer.

[@andreabammybartlet8754]

How wonderful thankyou x

[@lawrencefinch-hatton6231]

magical magical magical magic magic magical

[@dansmith4984]

Great interview. Great paintings

[@paulwoodford1984]

R.I.P Didn’t realise he died 8 years ago. time flies unfortunately

[@mooomooonfull]

L❤️VE...❤️

[@pedromarques3539]

This is the first artist that I realised doesnt make war themes after the ww2, his work is the basic dripping version of Pollock and the squares and lines of numerous artists from different years. Nothing special really, choosing random colours doesnt challenge anything in the art industry. My question is how they selected such person to become a famous artist and selling artworks for hundrends of thousands of dollars?The mystery of selection of artists is definitely something to look forward rather then worship this type of minimalist pop trend. Although we must understand the difficulty of getting inside the art market if this artist succeeded they should asked him how he made it!?

[@johncastle8254]

His paintings look much better in real life ,great colourist ,couldn’t care what there about ,great energy ,big ,bold and simple full of joy and life .

[@1977ajax]

Basically meaningless paintings, no matter how much you talk over them. Sorry, but this sort of inane abstract work holds no significant merit. It's just miscellaneous wall decoration made for an intellectually vacant market.