Throwing cactii

This super-bright piece is full of intersecting drip shapes that sometimes appear as if one is multiplied over the other. After deciding on the orientation, a mate told me he thought they looked like giant cactii in the desert, so the resulting title combined his idea with my original drip theme.

Want to see how this piece would look in your home?
Send me a photo of your wall (ideally with a ruler in the photo for scale) and I'll mock it up for you!
Email your photo to mickhazelman@gmail.com

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Mick’s Hazelman’s vibrant, interconnected panels of flat acrylic both delight and intrigue. His inspiration stems from the psychedelic movement of the 60s/70s and explorations with limited palettes – with a nod towards the curious, intersecting shapes of Miró.

Many pieces are created by a single flowing line, overlapping and looping to produce rounded abstract forms, while others are methodically mapped out with ruler and compass.

While the resulting shapes are rarely literal, discoveries often emerge once a piece is finished. Figurative forms can appear if the orientation is rotated – influencing the title of the piece – while adjacent panels can seem as if one is multiplied over the other. Another theme is ‘colour explosions’, with a full colour spectrum pulling the viewer inward through hundreds of individual hues.

Mick’s brushwork is calculated and precise – reflecting his 26 years as a graphic designer, creating pixel perfect logos.

All works unashamedly shout “Colour!”, bringing a rich focal point to any room they occupy.