Other Media by Malcolm Koch 26 Artworks Sold

Quantum Forest 2

Other Media, Metal

100cm (W) x 55cm (H) x 3cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

A$13,470

Arrives 14–16 Sep

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Artwork Description

In this expressive piece, I've delved into the staining technique to evoke raw emotion and depth. It explores the intertwined relationships between the naturally existing chemical and insectivorous processes with a striking blending of earthy hues and drill holes, alluding to the bark on eucalyptus tree trunks. The artwork embodies a dynamic blend of shadow and light. Its organic textures and rhythmic punctuations create a sensory dance; it's as if each panel holds whispered secrets of a cosmic forest. This work is a passionate call to introspection and the profound mysteries of existence. It will infuse any space with an otherworldly essence and meditative ambiance.

Artist Bio

My curved 'canvases' are treated as three-dimensional objects. However, rather than approaching the relationship between solidity and space like a sculptor would, I aim to return to the "flat two-dimensional picture plane." Why is this important?

Nature loves curves. To connect as closely with nature as possible, since we are all part of the same energy, curves challenge us to move beyond linear thinking. This type of thinking often simplifies our daily decisions into straightforward cause-and-effect scenarios. In contrast, curves allow us to explore the ambiguity between the present and the future. The tension inherent in a curve, when juxtaposed with the comfort of a flat plane, invites us on a transformative, nonlinear journey. This journey encourages deeper reflection and meditation on our observations.

Since 2004, I've been evolving this aesthetic thought.

Commissions

Malcolm's studio is in Adelaide‚ South Australia