Robert Wilson, an influential avant-garde playwright and director, died at age 83 on July 31 at his home in Water Mill, New York. His estate executor, Chris Green, confirmed that Wilson passed following a brief illness. Born in Waco, Texas in 1941, Wilson overcame a stammer through dance lessons, which shaped his career and artistic vision. He founded the Byrd Hoffman School of Byrds in New York and was known for his unique approach to staging, particularly in his acclaimed work Einstein on the Beach and the lengthy KA MOUNTAIN AND GUARDenia TERRACE.
"I was interested in observing life as it is and how that was special. Someone baking bread or making a salad or simply sipping tea is what I found interesting."
KA MOUNTAIN AND GUARDenia TERRACE took place over 10 days for a total runtime of 168 hours, with actors performing simple tasks like walking across the stage.
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