The Matrix
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2020
Acrylic on canvas
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Dimensions: 60cm (H) x 40cm (W) x 4cm (D) / 23.6" (H) x 15.7" (W) x 1.6" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings.
Artist Statement
This work is part of the 'imagery'series. It is named after a 1999 science fiction film starring Keanu Reeves. It describes a future in which humanity is unknowlingly trapped inside a simulated reality, also known as the Matrix. The code that composes the Matrix is represented as downward-flowing green characters. This painting depicts that flowing green lines along with red and yellow elements which represent danger, battle and illumination.
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Born: 1989
Hometown: Amsterdam
Based in: Amsterdam
Christian Ovís is a self-taught Dutch artist that specializes in hard-edge abstract painting. He aims to assemble both the simplicity as well as complexity of non-objective art. His artworks are usually, but not always, geometric and characterised by angular shapes and distinct colors. Christian Ovís lives in Amsterdam.
His work is often inspired by components in today’s society. A recent series named ‘Laundering’ is a statement against consumerism. The ‘templates’series visualises patterns of everyday activities in societal context.
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