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Mario Kon’s work, both additive and
subtractive, combines the elements of painting, sculpture and
drawing. Kon creates by removing bits of wood and sometimes
reattaching them. His original piece of plywood, carved, cut,
assembled, burned, painted, or stained, becomes the physical record
of his creative process.
“My work is about process and energy. I approach it with a sense of
mystery. The imperfections on the surface and within the wood begin
my creative process. I identify with the natural essence of the
material. I am fascinated between the relationship of weight,
positive and negative space.”
Kon was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He received a diploma and
fifth year graduate certificate and award from the School of the
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. His recent solo exhibitions have
included: Nielsen Gallery, Boston; Cayman Gallery, New York; and
Biogen, Hamilton, MA. Kon has also participated in group shows at
DeCordova Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Fitchburg Art Museum, Flag
Gallery, all in MA; and Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY. |
