CHALOM
COLLECTION
IDES OF SPRING
“Mike, Aka Chalom has captured the fresh breath of Spring in this wonderful collection, it oozes lush fertility and botanical growth. You can sense the musical wind blowing petals and abstract colour all around. Nothing still, with nature in her dance of motion. This collection is a progression in colour and floral abstraction for the artist in large scale, medium and for the first time we are excited to present smaller works in his new collection, Ides of Spring.”
Detail of The Sea of Forgetfulness
Creating art is an unending exploration for Chalom. It is akin to the quest of an alchemist - striving to transform ordinary elements into something radiant, valuable, and alluring. As it is with his latest exhibition, Ides of Spring.
You can experience the transformation and discovery in this new body of work; encapsulating a fervour of emotions, thoughts, and personal depth and spirit; creating a calming space amidst life's chaos for recovery, existence, and the natural rhythm of life.
“These works I present to you are a chronicle of my journey of asking, seeking, knocking, praying for the Rain of the Spirit ; and a prophecy of the abundance of the final Spring, ushering in the ecstasy of Summer. And so the cycle continues.”
Chalom nurtures his passion and strives for authentic expression in his work - fleeting experiences that are sometimes fast-paced or sometimes prolonged. And just like paint contributes to a masterpiece despite its imperfections, every experience forms a valuable foundation for future growth.
“I find it vital to nurture my calling and find pure expression of it in my work. Sometimes I achieve that goal, other times not so much. Paint though, is like Grace. All the imperfect expressions form a valuable foundation and patina for that which is more aligned with the overlay of the better.”
