Christopher Moller Gallery | Diversity Within Unity

Christopher Moller Gallery proudly presents Diversity Within Unity, a highly anticipated exhibition showcasing the masterful works of Aldo Balding.

Balding's paintings invite viewers to engage with unspoken narratives. He skillfully combines diverse scenes, creating harmony through careful selection and omission of elements. This artistic approach, clear in the title Diversity Within Unity, reflects his background as an illustrator. Unlike artists who create intricate and busy works, Balding focuses on simplifying the scene, highlighting elements with personal significance.

Colour plays a crucial role in Balding's work, particularly in achieving colour unity. This refers to the harmonious arrangement of colours within a painting, creating a sense of balance and visual cohesion. Colours evoke emotions and convey meaning. When unified, they create order and prevent chaos. Balding meticulously selects and arranges colours to guide the viewer's eye smoothly across the composition.

Balding's paintings are impactful from a distance, capturing attention with their composition, colour palette, and overall design. He strategically arranges elements, employs various brush techniques, and uses light and shadow to create visually striking and harmonious compositions. This intentional arrangement draws viewers in.

A closer look reveals the intricate brushwork, showcasing Balding's mastery and attention to detail. These brushstrokes, which may appear loose, expressive, or even abstract, add a unique texture that allows viewers to appreciate the artist's hand and technique. The simplicity of the brushwork up close provides and intimate experience with the artwork.

The exhibition features four of Balding's largest works to date. He meticulously created smaller studies to ensure perfect composition before recreating them on a grand scale with larger brushstrokes and canvases. The result is truly breathtaking, intensifying the scenes and giving birth to striking artworks.

Join us on this captivating and immersive journey into the world of Aldo Balding's remarkable artwork.

Exhibition Dates: March 21^st—April 26^th, 2024