Bird 18

Bird 18 continues the bird series through a contained, layered form built from simple geometric shapes. The outer silhouette holds the inner figures in place, creating a sense of structure and quiet stability.

The composition feels grounded, with each shape clearly defined and balanced. The contrast between the outer and inner forms draws the eye inward, while the simplified legs and beak keep the figure light and direct.

As with the rest of the series, the bird sits between abstraction and representation. It’s reduced to its essentials, allowing the focus to remain on proportion, placement and the relationship between shapes rather than narrative.

The work is presented in a light pine frame that sits quietly alongside the composition.

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Based in Melbourne, Australian artist Jo Moloney explores hard-edged geometric abstractions that delve into the legacy of twentieth-century modernist traditions. Her paintings are a fusion of art history and imagined narratives, where she transforms utopian and universal formations into meticulous, obsessive, and often deeply personal works.

Before her career in the art world, Jo Moloney honed her skills in commercial photography. Her keen eye for composition and technical expertise led her to contribute as a unit stills photographer on film and television sets. Moloney's photographs have graced the pages of Marie Claire magazine and played a pivotal role in marketing campaigns for various Australian artists and bands. Her work has been published in esteemed publications such as The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Vault, and Island magazine.