Kiln 2017

Here we see David Michael Hinnebusch’s ‘Kiln’, an undated work that invites us into a stark world of monochrome expressionism rendered in ink on paper. The composition is divided, with bold, horizontal brushstrokes dominating the upper section of the work, heavy and dark, which then resolves into the more rhythmic, vertical marks below. The power of ‘Kiln’ lies in its stark simplicity. The artist explores mark-making, using stark contrasts to play with space and depth. This creates a sense of movement that draws the eye across the surface. The seemingly spontaneous gestures suggest a dialogue between control and chance, challenging traditional ideas of representation. The interplay between dark and light hints at a process of revelation and concealment. This invites us to contemplate the transient nature of meaning.