The Substance of Shadows
Visual Arts
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“The poetry of shadows can be mysterious, which is why we may be either unnerved or attracted to them. Shadows are often an overlooked absence, but their transient forms underline the reality of things and can illuminate truths about life’s myriad forces.’’– Jonathan Thomson
Working with multiple mediums, metal stencil maquettes, etchings and paintings, Australian artist Jonathan Thomson explores his endless fascination with shadows and light in his debut exhibition at the Karin Weber Gallery. Notions of contemporary beauty are expressed both through revelation and concealment. His artworks are based on a close observation of the shadows that are cast by a body of a figure on itself. They are not silhouettes or digital graphic expressions that simply highlight areas of high contrast, but skilful, abstract representations of the patterns of shadows cast by our own bodies. The nude is a primary motif in all his work, as, in the artist’s opinion, it successfully captures both the sensuality and elusive nature of beauty, as well as the fragility of human existence.
Note：This event record is compiled from "Hong Kong Visual Arts Yearbook 2015" published by Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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