Through his kinetic wall-based artworks, Robert Currie delves into the dynamic between order and chaos, employing a Constructivist approach that merges systematic techniques with poetic expression. His pieces, composed of meticulously arranged Nylon filaments, reflect a captivating exploration of perception and interconnectedness. Subtle shifts in the orientation of the medium manipulates the interplay of light, evolving with the passage of time and the viewer’s perspective.
Inspired by luminaries in Op-art such as Bridget Riley and Jesús Rafael Soto, Currie blends precision structure with evocative mood, using his signature ‘bock wrapping’ technique to blur the boundaries between mathematics and architecture. It is also the unmistakable human touch present in the production of Currie’s current practice that brings his work to life. Currie constructs each piece by hand, precisely placing, wrapping, threading, and twisting his chosen materials to create structures that are at once both static and fluid.
