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Matthew Behrend’s latest exhibition at Gallery 110, Twin Stars, invites viewers to explore the concept of interconnectedness across time and space. Drawing inspiration from shared dreams and the timeless bonds between individuals, Behrend uses patinas on brass to create mysterious, iridescent artworks that evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia.
Behrend’s process is as unique as the final works themselves. Using a technique he refers to as “electric patina,” Behrend applies electric fields to brass underwater, allowing the interaction between energy and matter to create intricate, organic patterns on the metal’s surface. This process is inspired by his background in engineering and his interest in the multidimensional aspects of reality.
A dynamic contrast of colors—golds, blues, and teals intertwined with striking reds and purples—imbue the pieces with an otherworldly energy as form and impulse converge. Each piece is born from a meditative, intuitive vision. As he sculpts the electric fields in a three-dimensional water bath, these visions translate into two-dimensional imprints on metal. The resulting artworks are not just visual experiences but are records of an intimate interaction with the elemental forces of the universe.
