Matthew Hawtin
untitled (but thoughtfully known as the sexual divide)
October 12–November 10, 2001

Matthew Hawtin’s newest exhibit will explore the idea of “total space” within a gallery setting. For Hawtin, the notion of “total space” has developed out of a growing interest in architecture and design and the technical and aesthetic considerations involved. Thus all the elements within the particular space are of equal importance to each other; the paintings, the lighting and the resulting light all create an atmosphere of totality.

The gallery will be split into two zones with the use of coloured fluorescent lighting. Each zone contains the divided sections of a large singular painting, hung alternately on opposite walls. This installation is an exploration into the basics of design where balance, rhythm, repetition, colour, line and form create an overall emotional and aesthetic perceptual effect within differing zones of colour.