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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.
