2019
Aluminium, sculpey neon yellow and blue clay, automotive paint
1000mm (H) x 1000mm (W) x 40mm (D)
Jayden Plank's bombastic hyper-colourful ultra-contemporary work straddles the line between painting and sculpture. Full of dynamic movement and explosive energy, each work is an expression of Plank's optimism.
Savour the essence of a fruity sensation, so uniquely sharp, surpassing any taste you've experienced before, akin to a flavour that transcends mere existence.
My artwork is a manifestation of a future that is at once fantastical and strangely familiar. Rather than adhering to minimal or mono-cultural aesthetics, I prefer to embrace a vibrant explosion of color and form, which I incorporate into my paintings and sculptures. These works serve as an exploration of the boundless depths of inner worlds and outer space.
My art invites the viewer on a journey into the artist's mind, which in turn becomes a journey for all who experience my creations. Through a vortex of sensory overload, I aim to transport the viewer into another dimension, where candy colours swirl in ecstasy, penetrating both the eyes and soul like infectious rays of positivity. This journey is an inquiry into the very essence of life.
My art draws inspiration from pop culture, psychedelic art, science fiction, and digital technologies. I seek to explore ideas of transcendence and kitsch mysticism, creating works that are intuitively shaped and adorned with automotive paint and glitter. These creations are then displayed through laser-cut aluminum, plywood, fiberglass, and raku clay.
My creative process is one of spontaneous ideation, constantly shifting in and out of harmonious balance, with the transformation of thoughts, feelings, and attitudes. My aim is to access the true essence of creativity by transcending conventional boundaries of form, materials, and color. I aspire for my paintings to become one with everything, and to express the spirituality and alternate realities that inform my practice - unleashing the untold power of the mind.
In essence, my artwork provides a fresh perspective on the current zeitgeist, offering a wholly new way to express the realities of our world.