Valence 15

Kal Mansur (b. 1965) is known for his translucent and vivid acrylic sculptures, which he has been producing since 2006. His work is unique in its use of diffusion and concealment as compositional elements. His pieces express a fusion of disparate perspectives into a cohesive, elemental projection.

Mansur's acrylic sculptures are dimensional objects made of painted plexiglass. Embedded fluorescent pigments project colour through the edges. Surrounding areas are painted, and the work is encased within a translucent panel. The piece absorbs and reflects light, allowing the viewer to visually travel through the composition.

His latest works are pigmented and carved epoxy slabs. Their solidity is borne out of a process combining temperature, time, and viscosity. These forces result in translucent and topographical objects. The series continues his exploration of the processes that shape materiality and abstraction.

Mansur produces sculpture, painting, and large-scale installations. He completed his BFA from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990. He is represented by galleries in Canada, Europe, and the United States. His work is in various collections, including Tiffany and Company (Honolulu and Moscow), Bonjour Capital (New York), George Brown College (Toronto), Ryerson University (Toronto), the Norwegian Cruise Line, the Caribbean Cruise Line, Related Companies (New York), Senvest Corporation (Montreal), Sloan-Kettering (New York), Alliance Capital (New York), and KPMG (Toronto).