Inner Courtyard of Sintra 1990

Katsuhito Nishikawa's installation, "Inner Courtyard of Sintra," presents us with a landscape of geometric forms against a reflective floor, creating an almost ethereal atmosphere. These circular structures, with their smooth, subtly textured surfaces, draw us in with a sense of depth and quiet contemplation. The strategic arrangement of these forms across the gallery floor is reminiscent of minimalist sculpture, emphasizing the interplay between object and space. The simple act of repetition introduces a rhythmic quality, inviting the viewer to navigate and experience the installation from multiple perspectives. Each disc, with its unique central depression, disrupts the uniformity of the plane, prompting a sense of destabilization and re-evaluation. It challenges our understanding of the fixed and the stable. The black and white tonal range strips away the distraction of color and underscores the artwork's compositional integrity. This piece creates a space for reflection, both literally and figuratively.