Dark Flames - David Jensz
There is a transformation occurring in this work as steel flames emerge from coal briquettes. “Dark Flames” is a tiny beacon compelling us to regard its material and its meaning. On one hand flame is a regenerative force of nature and on the other it is destructive. The materials of coal and steel have heavy carbon footprints tipping the balance towards destruction, while the idea of the flame as regenerator may bring us to transformative thinking where we tread lightly, and quicken our stride towards a carbon neutral future.
Bio: David Jensz has shown internationally in New York, New Delhi, Singapore, Columbus GA, New Zealand and Thailand. Practicing professionally for 40 years his work is showcased in surveys and solo exhibitions, most recently at Ballarat Regional Gallery 2018 as part of BOAA. His work is in major collections including the NGA, Columbus State University USA, Australian National University and Khon Kaen University Thailand amongst others. He has been commissioned for major public art works including “Event Horizon” CSU, USA and “Fractal Weave”, Civic Square, Canberra. He currently works full time form his studio at Murrumbateman, NSW. Further information at www.davidjensz.com
There is a transformation occurring in this work as steel flames emerge from coal briquettes. “Dark Flames” is a tiny beacon compelling us to regard its material and its meaning. On one hand flame is a regenerative force of nature and on the other it is destructive. The materials of coal and steel have heavy carbon footprints tipping the balance towards destruction, while the idea of the flame as regenerator may bring us to transformative thinking where we tread lightly, and quicken our stride towards a carbon neutral future.
Bio: David Jensz has shown internationally in New York, New Delhi, Singapore, Columbus GA, New Zealand and Thailand. Practicing professionally for 40 years his work is showcased in surveys and solo exhibitions, most recently at Ballarat Regional Gallery 2018 as part of BOAA. His work is in major collections including the NGA, Columbus State University USA, Australian National University and Khon Kaen University Thailand amongst others. He has been commissioned for major public art works including “Event Horizon” CSU, USA and “Fractal Weave”, Civic Square, Canberra. He currently works full time form his studio at Murrumbateman, NSW. Further information at www.davidjensz.com
There is a transformation occurring in this work as steel flames emerge from coal briquettes. “Dark Flames” is a tiny beacon compelling us to regard its material and its meaning. On one hand flame is a regenerative force of nature and on the other it is destructive. The materials of coal and steel have heavy carbon footprints tipping the balance towards destruction, while the idea of the flame as regenerator may bring us to transformative thinking where we tread lightly, and quicken our stride towards a carbon neutral future.
Bio: David Jensz has shown internationally in New York, New Delhi, Singapore, Columbus GA, New Zealand and Thailand. Practicing professionally for 40 years his work is showcased in surveys and solo exhibitions, most recently at Ballarat Regional Gallery 2018 as part of BOAA. His work is in major collections including the NGA, Columbus State University USA, Australian National University and Khon Kaen University Thailand amongst others. He has been commissioned for major public art works including “Event Horizon” CSU, USA and “Fractal Weave”, Civic Square, Canberra. He currently works full time form his studio at Murrumbateman, NSW. Further information at www.davidjensz.com