Alan Rose: Geometric Progression

Originally trained as an engineer, Alan Rose graduated from NAS (National Art School) in 2009. His practice has always involved precise three-dimensional geometric repetitions, employing blocks, tiles, grids or lenticular structures.

This art picks up the threads of the conceptual art, op-art and kinetic art of the 1960’s, which was less about the immediate expressionism of the artist and more about the mental state of the viewer.

In a sense it links with Sol le Witt’s conceptualism, where the “planning and decision-making are made beforehand and the execution is a perfunctory affair”. The intuitive, creative process is moved one step backwards, but never dispensed with.

The works are intended to sit on the boundary between order and chaos. The viewer is encouraged to see repeating patterns where there is only disorder, or to see disorder where upon closer examination it is discovered that patterns exist. It is in this moment of contemplation that the artwork becomes successful.

Alan has exhibited in eight solo shows, and numerous group shows, including Sculpture by the Sea (twice), Vivid Light (four times), the North Sydney Art Prize (four times), the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize and Sculpture in the Gardens at Mudgee (four times).

• 2-13 August 2023, Wed-Sun 10am-5pm

• Opening event: Saturday 5 August, 4-6pm

• Frances Keevil at Studio W 6 Bourke Street Woolloomooloo NSW

• https://franceskeevil.com.au/alan-rose-geometric-progression

• www.alanroseart.com