Painting by Onno Knuvers 30 Artwork Sold

Red Brick

Acrylic, Wood, Ready to hang

19.7in (W) x 11.8in (H) x 1in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Ready to hang

$350

Arrives 30–30 Sep

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Artwork Description

This artwork presents a disciplined yet playful exploration of colour theory, three‑dimensional form, and the emotional resonance of childhood games and toys. Eight uniformly painted red blocks sit in a precise grid, each featuring a recessed square that deepens the sense of sculptural space. The work blurs the boundary between painting, object, and industrial design, transforming a simple modular structure into a meditation on memory, tactility, and the aesthetics of repetition. Its bold monochrome surface invites viewers to consider how colour behaves across planes, edges, and shadows, turning a familiar toy‑like form into a study of chromatic depth and spatial rhythm.

The piece draws from the visual language of industrial design, with its clean geometry, functional clarity, and emphasis on modular construction. At the same time, its saturated red palette and graphic simplicity echo the immediacy and boldness of the Pop Art movement, where everyday objects were elevated into icons of contemporary culture. The grid-like arrangement recalls the logic of building blocks, puzzles, and early tactile learning tools, grounding the work in themes of nostalgia, growth, and reminiscing about the past.

This is a work that treats non‑traditional painting surfaces as an opportunity for sculptural invention. The blocks function as both canvas and object, allowing the artist to explore 3D painting, surface modulation, and the interplay of light and shadow across carved recesses.

Artist Bio

I love to draw and paint‚ to create characters‚ and to create stories and worlds for them to inhabit.

Onno was born in the Netherlands, grew up and studied art in New Zealand but since 2011 lives and creates art in Melbourne with his wife, daughter and a rabbit called Oliver.

Commissions

Onno's studio is in Melbourne‚ VIC