26 May 2013

Arne Malmedal: New paintings

New paintings
Arne Malmedal
3.5.-21.6.13
Galleri Riis, Oslo
Monochromes and abstract paintings

Arne Malmedal's monochromes are simultaneously at Kunstnerforbundet and Galleri Riis these days. What is there to say about monochromes? I might think about watching paint dry, but this is already dry. I end up looking for something in there, maybe a flaw, maybe some uneven layers. I am not able to settle with a plain, featureless surface of paint of one colour.


Arne Malmedal: New paintings
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To break the tension is an abstract painting, or maybe it is a painting of some mechanical detail. It feels like a relief. Here is something to study and consider.  

Arne Malmedal: New paintings
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