CALDER

CALDER is a painted response to a sculptural form by Alexander Calder, an artist whose work has long fascinated me for its balance of energy and restraint. In this piece, I isolate and enlarge sections of one of his abstract sculptures, transforming steel into painted gesture.

While still working within my usual hard-edge style, I’ve introduced subtle irregularities that echo the raw edging found in metal sculpture. These details are a quiet nod to the physicality of Calder’s work. The result is a composition that feels both structured and expressive, anchored by sweeping curves, fine lines and a bold, limited palette. This work is about form, movement, and the way abstraction can suggest weight, tension and presence.

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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.