Mat Collishaw Nottingham, UK, b. 1966
Further images
Expiration Painting (2016) is a series of Plexiglas-framed paintings that reinterpret works by Old Masters. While classical painting traditions sought permanence and meticulous detail, Collishaw subverts this expectation by presenting deliberately incomplete reproductions, mimicking the effect of a printer running out of ink.
This striking contrast between historical ideals of mastery and contemporary notions of impermanence underscores the transient nature of both image and existence. By blending classical imagery with digital imperfection, Collishaw invites viewers to reflect on the ephemerality of time, even in an era that strives for technological precision and permanence.
Exhibitions
Mat Collishaw. The Machine Zone. Tatintsian Gallery, Dubai. Sep 27–Nov 10, 2022
Mat Collishaw. The Machine Zone. Gary Tatintsian Gallery. Feb 25–Jun 25, 2022
The End of Innocence. Sorigue Foundation, Sep 2020–Mar, 2021
Mat Collishaw, Dialogues. Fundació Sorigué, Royal Botanical Garden, Madrid. Mar–May, 2019
NGORONGORO II – Artist Weekend. Berlin-Weissensee. Apr 27–Apr 29, 2018