Tomislav Nikolic, to explain how it feels, 2020-2021. Synthetic polymer, marble dust, platinum leaf, 20ct citron leaf museum glass on linen, gesso compound & wood, 69 x 59 x 11.5cm. Courtesy: the artist and Fox Jensen McCrory, Auckland.

Colours collide in seemingly irresolvable contests. It is as if each colour possesses fierce will and determination – even those that might appear to be subservient at first resist submission. The spectacular frames feel appropriate so as to hold these chromatic frays within a field of contest.

Lavender arm wrestles green, deep blue intervenes and declares it a “no contest”, both deemed more than worthy. But for all the skirmishes these are paintings about resolution – both as a function of courage but also of judgement. And whilst they avoid easy harmony they do ultimately aspire to a state of heightened equilibrium.

This is the 11th exhibition that Fox Jensen & Fox Jensen McCrory have made with Tomislav Nikolic.

Opening night Thursday 18 March 5:30 to 7:30pm.

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