I am so thrilled to invite you to the Opening of my new Solo Exhibition at Boom Gallery, Geelong Vic. Celebrations occur on 15 August from 1-3pm, I hope you can make it!
I would love to meet you and have a chat about the works!
I am also excited to show you a first preview of my work on show, and give access to purchase before the opening. Please click the link here. Any questions regarding sales can go to the Gallery directly, but if you have questions regarding the work, please email me kelsosullivan@gmail.com or message me on Instagram
Kels O'Sullivan
Refractions
ARTIST STATEMENT
"A moment is never experienced in isolation; it is refracted through memory, perspective, place and experience, becoming subtly altered and reinterpreted.
I am fascinated by the moments of choice that alter the course of what follows - small decisions that create ripples of change extending far beyond their point of origin. Through abstraction, I explore the intersections of memory, experience and environment, where moments accumulate, pathways shift and new possibilities emerge. My practice begins with curiosity and reflection. Through research, reading and observation of the world around me, I investigate the interconnectedness of people, place and time. The shifting qualities of light, shadow and reflection inspire my exploration of how moments are perceived, remembered and reinterpreted.
Each painting begins with a carefully structured grid that establishes an underlying framework of order. Within these constraints, hard edges, raised textures and fields of colour are built through repetitive mark-making that intersects, overlaps and folds back upon itself. Colour is created through layered optical interactions, with surfaces influenced by the changing relationships between light, shadow and reflection. Drawing inspiration from built and natural environments, these works explore the tension between structure and movement, order and imperfection. While geometry provides a framework, each mark retains the presence of the artist’s hand, revealing subtle variations that emerge through touch, intuition and repetition. These paintings invite viewers to slow down, look closely and consider how its meaning is shaped through their own perception, personal experience and contemplation."
Artwork Photography by @carliwilsonphotography
