GALLERY KTO

Sometimes considered as a “non color” because of its absence in the light color spectrum, black is an elusive and versatile animal.  When mixed with other colors, it creates the illusion of shadows and depth. Used unaltered, it can produce stark contrasts. The abstract works in “Black of all colors” use the interaction of black with other hues to delve into optical phenomena such as illusionary depth and color diffraction

Spatial voids and uncanny pictorial dimensionality are recurring subjects of fascination for the artist. Reflections, artificial shadows and iridescent colors are used as many visual tricks to challenge the viewer’s perception of the paintings in the gallery environment. Yet, the bold brush marks, the sculptural carvings, the saturated hues of dripping oil paint, all have an expressive accent that calls on the full attention of our senses.  

“Black of all colors” is a playful and elusive visual trip. It rides on the tension between the illusion of three-dimensional depth and the objecthood of the paintings, creating a multi-layered experience for the viewer.

2023年4月　 トマ•ジラン

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トマ・ジランの作品は、ジェスチャーによる抽象表現、デジタルな美学、色のバイブレー ションを特徴としています。スプレーガン、ブラシ、ローラーなど様々な道具を使い、油絵具を使用します。
三次元空間におけるマークメイキングや、ハンドペインティングとデジタル創作の関係性など、繰り返し扱われるテーマを探求している。色彩と奥行きを実験することにより、即座な視覚的インパクトを表現する。

Thomas Gillant's work is characterised by gestural abstraction, digital aesthetics, and colour vibration. Using oils in a limited palette and a wide range of tools, including spray guns, brushes and rollers, he resists emphasising any specific aspects of the composition, thereby uniting the canvas and keeping the eye in motion.
He explores recurring themes such as mark-making within three-dimensional space and the relationship between hand-painting and digital creation. Toying with the perception of colors and the depth of field, his work has an immediate visual impact.