Untitled Abstract Expressionist Painting 2

Made in late 2014, this painting was actually inspired by the shoddily painted cinder block walls of my then studio unit complex in central Launceston. Made on my bedroom floor with no room to move, recently parted with the studio space I had enjoyed when I was at university.

Mostly I think I was experimenting with materials, and nearly 7 years later I still regularly use some of the techniques I began to foster here.

This painting works when hung as pictured, but also when inverted (green at the top, orange at the bottom) as a result of this it is fitted with wires to accommodate both.

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I am a Tasmanian artist currently located in Launceston.

I work mainly in Abstract Expressionism, acrylics being my main medium. I dabble in portraiture though and maybe a few other things.

I subscribe to the ideology in my trade that abstract expressionism can be taken at face value, there are layers of meaning, as there are in all things, but it's largely illuminated only if you want to look for it. Painting is my purest form of bliss, and I use elaborate motions, frenetic techniques, and make a lot of mess to realise my vision. I aim to make art that is visceral, energetic and exciting. I believe everyone has an innate appreciation and understanding of colour and form, so I feel as though my paintings should be able to be enjoyed by everyone. It's not exclusive, it's INCLUSIVE, and you don't need a degree to be able to appreciate art. I have such a great time creating this work, all I really want is for those feelings of well being to be experienced by the viewer. Pure, undiluted and honest.

I feel the need to create art is an absolute necessity for myself as it is what gives me the greatest sense of contentment and purpose. It's therapeutic, has always needed to happen.. and always will. I am here to act as a conduit for colour and form to come into existence.

I hope you enjoy it, I made it for you. I had to.

- Josef