Johl Dwyer is interested in the speed at which we experience coloured data through technology, especially via computer and phone screens. His research has also included an exploration of the controversial upgrade from 4G to 5G.
Screens of a Mad Man comprises a suite of small sculptures in resin, wood and steel together with a series of wall-based artworks in cast resin.
By making his work in resin Dwyer hopes to explore the full spectrum of colour available from a singular pigment and, at the same time, the effects created by contrasting a glossy, semi-transparent interior with a solid-coloured matte frame.
Screens of a Mad Man is part of the Artweek Auckland 2020 Programme.
Photographs by Kallan MacLeod
JOHL DWYER
Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
JOHL DWYER
Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
JOHL DWYER
Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
JOHL DWYER
Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Emerald Village
2019
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
1010mm H x 1010mm W x 80mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Cyclone 2
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
1010mm H x 1010mm W x 80mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
JOHL DWYER
Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Colour Theory
2020
resin, acrylic, enamel
100mm H x 100mm W x 100mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Screens of a Mad man
October 2020
Installation View
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Woad
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, cedar
455mm H x 455mm W x 45mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Woad
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, cedar
455mm H x 455mm W x 45mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Drench
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, cedar
250mm H x 250mm W x 30mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Swish
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
625mm H x 625mm W x 65mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Gold River
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
625mm H x 625mm W x 65mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Peep
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
625mm H x 625mm W x 65mm D
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Peep
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
625mm H x 625mm W x 65mm D
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XO
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine
325mm H x 325mm W x 35mm D
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XO
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine
325mm H x 325mm W x 35mm D
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Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Apricot Stone
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
525mm H x 525mm W x 65mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Harp
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
525mm H x 525mm W x 65mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Concave Screw
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
200mm H x 200mm W x 30mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Tort
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
200mm H x 200mm W x 30mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Screens of a Mad Man
October 2020
Installation View
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Indigo Leap
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine, cedar
200mm H x 200mm W x 30mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Endless Blue
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine
200mm H x 200mm W x 30mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Rose Mould
2020
resin, enamel, acrylic, oil, pigment, pine
200mm H x 200mm W x 30mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION