Irwin Kremen

Who is Irwin Kremen?

Irwin Kremen is a North Carolina artist and professor emeritus at Duke University.

His artwork mainly consists of abstract collages, often composed from pieces of weathered paper he gathered during his travels. Early on, he worked on a small scale, producing collages no larger than his hand. He invented his own method of affixing the disparate pieces with paper hinges - not the traditional glue of other collage artists. Kremen's sculptures are composed of iron, saw blades and steel, among other materials. Kremen’s work has been shown in more than 30 venues at museums and contemporary art centers nationally and abroad.