About
the paintings
Cubey’s paintings have always been physical, tangible, very
much manmade objects.
This has been a constant as he has moved from early figuration
through expressive formalism and now hovers in a restless space
between, incorporating elements of his work from the last 20 years,
straddling abstract concerns and narrative impulses.
The vibrant colours and luscious surfaces often give way to darker
hidden menaces beneath and reveal glimpses of stories. The
confusion is embraced and acknowledged, more questions than
answers.
Michael starts early and finishes late. He uses oil paint with a
host of overglazes and varnishs, on a range of supports ranging
from canvas to flattened out tin paint tubes.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song.
what others say:
Critics
on Cubey
The obligitary CV bit:
Born in Wellington,
New Zealand, 1964.
Painting since 1985.
I don't call it a career, but it is what I do.
please note: no video, no Art with a reverential A and no collaboration.
Based in London since 1990
For non-painting work don't look here [see: cubey.org]
For education projects look here
For criticism / reviews look here
Artist's statements are suspect, but less so than curator's.
Have a look and figure it out yourself, you don't need me to tell you what to think. If you're stuck email me.
download full exhibition profile here
Painting since 1985.
I don't call it a career, but it is what I do.
please note: no video, no Art with a reverential A and no collaboration.
Based in London since 1990
For non-painting work don't look here [see: cubey.org]
For education projects look here
For criticism / reviews look here
Artist's statements are suspect, but less so than curator's.
Have a look and figure it out yourself, you don't need me to tell you what to think. If you're stuck email me.
download full exhibition profile here