Richard T. Walker: Installations & Sculptural Works
Incorporating and transcending photography, Richard T. Walker’s work also extends into sculpture and installation. Working with man-made materials such as neon, musical instruments, and lightboxes, the artist fuses these elements with those from the natural landscape to upend our associations with the environment.
![Collage of an etched print and photograph of a mountain outlined by red neon light on a shelf in front of it](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0127-off-1-901x900.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, the space inside repetition #1, 2013 - 2016
neon, framed pigment print collage, wooden shelf, 27 x 22 x 8 inches (overall) [68.6 x 55.8 x 20.3 cm], edition of 2
![Collage of an etched print and photograph of a mountain outlined by red neon light on a shelf in front of it](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0127-1-900x900.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, the space inside repetition #1, 2013 - 2016
neon, framed pigment print collage, wooden shelf, 27 x 22 x 8 inches (overall) [68.6 x 55.8 x 20.3 cm], edition of 2
![Stone seated on a shelf capped with a silver slice on top](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0172-1-695x900.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, not quite forever #1, 2019
plaster, cast alloy, 12 x 11 x 9 inches [30.5 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm], edition of 2
![Color photograph of rocky earth cut around a black speaker in a blue frame](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0173-angled-1-600x900.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, the frequency of longing (reprise), 2019
chromogenic transparency in light box, with embedded speakers and sound, 48-1/2 x 32-1/2 x 7 inches [123.2 x 82.5 x 17.8 cm], unique
![Color photograph of rocky earth cut around a black speaker](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0173-1-602x900.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, the frequency of longing (reprise), (detail), 2019
chromogenic transparency in light box, with embedded speakers and sound, 48-1/2 x 32-1/2 x 7 inches [123.2 x 82.5 x 17.8 cm], unique
![Hanging golden neon light on a dry tree branch next to a porous stone](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0177-c-1-704x900.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, the thought of an outline as it refers to its outer self, 2019
neon, found branch, modified rock, 53-1/2 x 11 x 13-1/2 inches (installed) [135.9 x 27.9 x 34.3 cm], unique
![Bent white neon light hanging from a ceiling](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0195-1-506x900.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, in as it was, out as it is (and repeat), 2019
neon, inkjet print, speaker, rotating motor, 102 x 34 x 33 inches (installed) [259.1 x 86.4 x 83.8 cm], unique
![Color image of a diptych of mixed media works outlined in yellow depicting rocks and branches with two differently sized speakers on white gallery wall](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MRTW-0217.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, a proximity of longing (connection 1), 2021
chromogenic transparencies on two light boxes with embedded speakers and sound, 26-1/4 x 36-3/4 x 5 inches (overall) [66.7 x 93.4 x 12.7 cm], unique
![Two electric guitars mounted on a blank wall behind circular panels of a mountaintop and an elbow, connected to amplifiers on the floor below](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0190-1.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, rotational relevance, 2019
two inkjet prints, cast acrylic, guitars, amplifiers, cables, motors, 117 x 87 x 7-1/2 inches (installed) [297.2 x 221 x 19.1 cm], unique
![Two irregularly shaped framed prints of blank sky supported by stones and bordered by white neon lights](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0176-2.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, there to then, 2018
neon, two pigment prints in artist’s frames, modified rocks, 86 x 33-1/2 inches (installed) [218.4 x 82.5 cm], unique
![Trampoline hanging from a gallery ceiling with the image of a person jumping in a landscape projected onto it](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0171-1.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, outside repetition, 2018
projected video, modified trampoline, 120 inches (diameter) [304.7 cm], unique
![Color image of a suite of six speakers with photographs depicting various orange hued landscapes on white gallery wall](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MRTW-0272.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, what we were (as we are), 2023
six photographs in artist’s frames, embedded with speakers, 115 x 172 inches (overall, installed) [292.1 x 436.9 cm], unique
![Color image of a mixed media work with bronzed branch and custom framed color photograph depicting a colorful sky](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MRTW-0262.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, the form of a thought as it defers to its past future self #4, 2022
two pigment prints in double-sided artist’s frame, bronzed branch, 20 x 19 x 23 inches (overall, installed)
![Installation shot of a sculptural work including two framed color photographs and a bronze branch](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MRTW-0260-installation-view.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, the form of a thought as it defers to its past future self #5, 2022
two pigment prints in artist's frames, bronzed branch, 21 x 13-1/2 x 8 inches (branch & frame, installed) [53.3 x 34.3 x 20.3 cm] 9 x 12-1/2 inches (second frame) [22.9 x 31.8 cm], unique
![Color image of a mixed media work with bronzed branch and custom framed color photograph depicting a colorful sky](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MRTW-0260-e1705609178914.jpg)
Richard T. Walker, the form of a thought as it defers to its past future self #5, 2022
two pigment prints in artist’s frames, bronzed branch, 21 x 13-1/2 x 7 inches (branch & frame, installed) [53.3 x 34.3 x 17.8 cm], 9 x 12-1/2 inches (second frame) [22.9 x 31.8 cm], unique
![](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MRTW-0260-second-frame.jpg)
the form of a thought as it defers to its past future self #5, 2022
two pigment prints in artist's frames, bronzed branch, 21 x 13-1/2 x 8 inches (branch & frame, installed) [53.3 x 34.3 x 20.3 cm] 9 x 12-1/2 inches (second frame) [22.9 x 31.8 cm], unique
![Collage of an etched print and photograph of a mountain outlined by red neon light on a shelf in front of it](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0127-off-1.jpg?fit=675%2C675&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthe space inside repetition #1
2013 - 2016
neon, framed pigment print collage, wooden shelf, 27 x 22 x 8 inches (overall) [68.6 x 55.8 x 20.3 cm], edition of 2
![Collage of an etched print and photograph of a mountain outlined by red neon light on a shelf in front of it](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0127-1.jpg?fit=675%2C675&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthe space inside repetition #1
2013 - 2016
neon, framed pigment print collage, wooden shelf, 27 x 22 x 8 inches (overall) [68.6 x 55.8 x 20.3 cm], edition of 2
![Stone seated on a shelf capped with a silver slice on top](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0172-1.jpg?fit=675%2C874&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkernot quite forever #1
2019
plaster, cast alloy, 12 x 11 x 9 inches [30.5 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm], edition of 2
![Color photograph of rocky earth cut around a black speaker in a blue frame](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0173-angled-1.jpg?fit=675%2C1013&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthe frequency of longing (reprise)
2019
chromogenic transparency in light box, with embedded speakers and sound, 48-1/2 x 32-1/2 x 7 inches [123.2 x 82.5 x 17.8 cm], unique
![Color photograph of rocky earth cut around a black speaker](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0173-1.jpg?fit=675%2C1008&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthe frequency of longing (reprise)
(detail), 2019
chromogenic transparency in light box, with embedded speakers and sound, 48-1/2 x 32-1/2 x 7 inches [123.2 x 82.5 x 17.8 cm], unique
![Hanging golden neon light on a dry tree branch next to a porous stone](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0177-c-1.jpg?fit=675%2C864&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthe thought of an outline as it refers to its outer self
2019
neon, found branch, modified rock, 53-1/2 x 11 x 13-1/2 inches (installed) [135.9 x 27.9 x 34.3 cm], unique
![Bent white neon light hanging from a ceiling](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0195-1.jpg?fit=675%2C1201&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerin as it was, out as it is (and repeat)
2019
neon, inkjet print, speaker, rotating motor, 102 x 34 x 33 inches (installed) [259.1 x 86.4 x 83.8 cm], unique
![Color image of a diptych of mixed media works outlined in yellow depicting rocks and branches with two differently sized speakers on white gallery wall](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MRTW-0217.jpg?fit=675%2C502&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkera proximity of longing (connection 1)
2021
chromogenic transparencies on two light boxes with embedded speakers and sound, 26-1/4 x 36-3/4 x 5 inches (overall) [66.7 x 93.4 x 12.7 cm], unique
![Two electric guitars mounted on a blank wall behind circular panels of a mountaintop and an elbow, connected to amplifiers on the floor below](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0190-1.jpg?fit=675%2C890&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerrotational relevance
2019
two inkjet prints, cast acrylic, guitars, amplifiers, cables, motors, 117 x 87 x 7-1/2 inches (installed) [297.2 x 221 x 19.1 cm], unique
![Two irregularly shaped framed prints of blank sky supported by stones and bordered by white neon lights](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0176-2.jpg?fit=675%2C1013&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthere to then
2018
neon, two pigment prints in artist’s frames, modified rocks, 86 x 33-1/2 inches (installed) [218.4 x 82.5 cm], unique
![Trampoline hanging from a gallery ceiling with the image of a person jumping in a landscape projected onto it](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MRTW-0171-1.jpg?fit=675%2C450&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkeroutside repetition
2018
projected video, modified trampoline, 120 inches (diameter) [304.7 cm], unique
![Color image of a suite of six speakers with photographs depicting various orange hued landscapes on white gallery wall](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MRTW-0272.jpg?fit=675%2C450&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerwhat we were (as we are)
2023
six photographs in artist’s frames, embedded with speakers, 115 x 172 inches (overall, installed) [292.1 x 436.9 cm], unique
![Color image of a mixed media work with bronzed branch and custom framed color photograph depicting a colorful sky](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MRTW-0262.jpg?fit=675%2C634&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthe form of a thought as it defers to its past future self #4
2022
two pigment prints in double-sided artist’s frame, bronzed branch, 20 x 19 x 23 inches (overall, installed)
![Installation shot of a sculptural work including two framed color photographs and a bronze branch](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MRTW-0260-installation-view.jpg?fit=675%2C792&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthe form of a thought as it defers to its past future self #5
2022
two pigment prints in artist's frames, bronzed branch, 21 x 13-1/2 x 8 inches (branch & frame, installed) [53.3 x 34.3 x 20.3 cm] 9 x 12-1/2 inches (second frame) [22.9 x 31.8 cm], unique
![Color image of a mixed media work with bronzed branch and custom framed color photograph depicting a colorful sky](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MRTW-0260-e1705609178914.jpg?fit=675%2C763&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard T. Walkerthe form of a thought as it defers to its past future self #5
2022
two pigment prints in artist’s frames, bronzed branch, 21 x 13-1/2 x 7 inches (branch & frame, installed) [53.3 x 34.3 x 17.8 cm], 9 x 12-1/2 inches (second frame) [22.9 x 31.8 cm], unique
![](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MRTW-0260-second-frame.jpg?fit=675%2C458&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
the form of a thought as it defers to its past future self #5
2022
two pigment prints in artist's frames, bronzed branch, 21 x 13-1/2 x 8 inches (branch & frame, installed) [53.3 x 34.3 x 20.3 cm] 9 x 12-1/2 inches (second frame) [22.9 x 31.8 cm], unique