Tilted Planet

This one is made entirely with an eyedropper and careful tilting of the canvas. No brushes allowed.
It started out carefully planned, getting the drips exactly where I wanted them – until I realised I couldn't possible wait for the first few drips to dry before adding more, so they then began to plot their own path across the canvas.
Reminiscent of an expanding, gaseous planet - or perhaps a dandelion seed head – it's loose and freeform, yet tight enough to feel like a perfect symmetrical circle from a distance.

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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.