Kobi Walsh In The Studio
I believe art is an honest reflection of your unique soul, a reflection of your subjective journey of internal knowing that seeks the fundamental truths of your existence. Creation relies on curiosity. It is a curiosity directed towards the abyss of our own subconscious that leads us to a knowledge of self not derived from external expectation, but from the core of our own individuality.
What inspires you?
My work is heavily influenced by nature: organic forms, the random cyclical movement of the elements, the constant progression of time and explores themes of impermanence, authenticity, deterioration and rebirth, and perceptions of banality. I am constantly inspired by light and how it shifts the way we view commonplace subjects in our environment.
Describe your creative process.
I shoot hundreds of photos of any given composition, attempting to remove recognizable indicators of depth or subject, in order to place our mind in a neutral state of observation. Unconstrained by individual bias of the subject, we are able to experience feeling, energy, and emotion simply from the natural atmospheric light of that moment in time.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
I draw inspiration in part from masters of light such as James Turrell and Olafur Elliason, the impressionist movement – specifically from Monet and the plein air painting technique, as well as Kawase Hasui and the Shin Hanga movement.
Where do you go for inspiration?
When I feel stuck I am always able to draw inspiration from walking in nature, finding silence, observing slight changes in organic movement, and attuning to fleeting fragments of light within our environment.
