Labyrinth traces
From archaic to
contemporary labyrinths


Biography and artistic approach

Romedi Passini is an architect, researcher and visual artist. His academic interests in design and environmental psychology have focused on wayfinding and spatial orientation. Working from his wayfinding theory based on spatial problem-solving, he has developed an approach to the design of signage and architectural and urban settings, so that people can find their way efficiently. See the selected annotated bibliography of his scientific publications.

His lifelong artistic endeavors have been inspired by his academic work with the labyrinth being an endless object of fascination. His artistic work also expresses a counterpoint, an imaginary voyage free of everyday constraints.

The preferred medium is computer aided compositions. Oil pastel and acrylic, drawings in graphite, as well as collages are additional important components.

The visual qualities aspired to are spontaneity and the play of space accentuated by color; they seek to involve the viewer in spatio-cognitive exploration.

For comments and requests write to: romedi.passini@umontreal.ca

Links:
www.Agora-Gallery.com
www.Artoteque.com
www.CRIUGM.qc.ca

The labyrinth catcher
Humorous drawings
about catching a
labyrinth



Out of the way
Imaginary labyrinth
forms

Destructuring space
Images drawn from
researching wayfinding
in Alzheimer patients


Fiction
Labyrinths inspired by
contemporary writers

Imaged space
Prints exploring urban
cognition: Images of the
visually impaired



Mindscape
A fantasy trip into
nowhere land

Of paper boats
Navigating with the wind




Collage
Source of visual
inspiration

Stratum
Spatial compositions
in layered surfaces


Colibri
An expression of joie de
vivre