ROBERT OHNIGIAN

JUNE 13 - JULY 5, 2026

Robert Ohnigian is a collage artist whose work transforms fragments of aged paper into quiet, evocative compositions that bridge memory, history, and abstraction. Working primarily with pages from antique books and discarded printed materials, he creates intimate collages that reveal the beauty of time's passage. The subtle variations in tone, texture, stains, and wear found in these papers become his palette, allowing him to "paint with paper" rather than traditional pigments.

Ohnigian's work is rooted in a deep sensitivity to material. Through careful arrangement of geometric forms and delicate layers, he reconstructs visual archives from the most minimal elements. His compositions often suggest landscapes, architectural spaces, or fleeting human presence, while remaining open to personal interpretation. The weathered surfaces and softened colors of antique papers evoke the chambers of memory, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between past and present.