This pair of paintings (Option Paralysis and Built-in Obsolesence) explore something I wanted to experiment with for Popland 4: I've always been interested in the interplay/relationship between music and painting, audio & visual, and I had this idea of a drawing or painting incorporating a QR code linking to a piece of music. I'm aware that someone is bound to have done it already, but thought it worth trying. I'm also aware that the technology moves so fast that it'll be obsolete in no time, and so I feel it requires the text “Built-in Obsolescence" to reinforce that awareness and intention. Aluminium felt like the right material to paint on for a pair of technology-themed works, and I decided to experiment with masking off areas to reveal the metal, and this has something to do with peeling backlayers to reveal what is hidden.
This work is part of the group exhibition Popland IV. Popland is a remarkable exhibition concept featuring new, emerging, and established talent from around the world, curated by artist Ciou.
Since the emergence of art movements in the 20th century, such as surrealism and pop art, a community of artists has emerged in the 21st century who have created a unique movement known as Pop Surrealism.
“It is interesting to see how artists from Asia interpret American influences, and how artists from Europe approach art from Japan. It is a continuous cycle of inspiration, a perfect circle.
I am very excited to show you my selection of the best international artists of our generation. In this edition, you will discover established and emerging artists from Japan, Australia, Spain, Lithuania, France, the United States, Argentina, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Germany” - Ciou
