Simon Klose, No Title, 2020. Acrylic and enamel on canvas, 40 x 40cm. Courtesy: the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery, Melbourne.

“Here in the office is a friendly and I think lively place. The people and the artworks on the wall, books in the shelves all rub along and often the conversations are personable but well informed and stimulating. All of these works began as test pieces – and the studio became a little laboratory. Often I’m not sure where to begin, or end… many times there are changes and alterations. It’s not necessarily quick to make smaller works at all. Quite a lot don’t make it. These works are patterned, often with contrasting or complimentary colours. The patterns are often not consistent through the work. They can change abruptly, flick from left to right or more. Often the surface seems very busy, at other times or in the same work it can also be calm and meditative. These binary compositions have meaning for me and, without attempting to explain pictures, just looking at them provides the meaning which is closest to intent. It’s how they were made.” – Simon Klose, 2023.

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