EXISTENTIAL is a selection of works by Damien March at Aro Gallery.

Following his sold out August show at Federation square in Melbourne, Damien March is now on show at Aro gallery until the 28 th of January.

“EXISTENTIAL relates to the authenticity and maturity in relation to my place in the art world. I have discovered validity and purpose. Over 20 years of living and travelling abroad forms the inspiration behind Existential, an exhibition of new works of mixed media.

This series of energetic paintings were inspired by an appreciation of the world around us, and pausing for a moment to visually absorb. I use my own experiences to capture the essence of the great cities, often using perspective and scale, to heighten our sense of insignificance within the grandeur of theses environments.

Most of the works presented place the viewer within the composition, at one with the work. The works are created with a dynamic, neo expressionistic palette knife technique; vibrant fauvist style hues permeate, accentuating the physical nature of the works.

Experimentation of mixed media can be seen on all canvas surfaces.  Vast usage of acrylics, thickeners, sand, pumice, glosses and resins create a sense of contrast. Mixed media emphasises the dynamism of the visual experience often creating a push and pull effect on the surface of the works.”

EXISTENTIAL is on show now at Aro Gallery at 51 William St,  Darlinghurst.  There is a Meet the Artist event on Friday 26th January, 5-8 pm.