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// Matias Faldbakken's Hilux Variations 1 (2014) is a monotype, a unique print that showcases the artist’s minimalist approach through bold, gestural strokes. In this work, a rich, deep blue swath dominates the composition, crossed by a thick, white diagonal stroke that disrupts the solid blue, creating a sense of tension and movement. The contrast between the blue and white, along with the brush’s visible texture, evokes themes of simplicity and power, with a nod to industrial aesthetics. As a singular print in an edition of one, this piece emphasizes the immediacy and spontaneity inherent to monotype techniques, making it a distinct work in Faldbakken’s exploration of form and abstraction.

Matias Faldbakken (Norway, 1973) is a contemporary artist and author blending conceptual art with raw aesthetics. Known for his provocative installations and sculptures, he critiques consumerism, media, and cultural norms, often recontextualizing everyday objects into thought-provoking works.

Matias Faldbakken

Hilux Variations 1 , 2014

Name: Hilux Variations 1 , 2014
SKU: 2919
Price: 5000.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Monotype

MonotypeMonotype is a printmaking technique where an image is painted or drawn on a nonabsorbent, smooth surface, traditionally an etching plate of copper, but now also acrylic, zinc, or glass. The image is then transferred to paper using a printing press, creating a unique print. The first pressing removes most of the ink, making it difficult to produce additional prints with the same richness, resulting in a one-of-a-kind artwork.

Edition

Edition of 1

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I hate the fact that everything—any damn thing, any action, any protest, any obscenity—sooner or later turns into design.
- Matias Faldbakken

Matias Faldbakken (b. 1973 Denmark) is a Norwegian artist and writer known for his provocative and subversive approach to contemporary art and literature. Faldbakken’s work often explores themes of cultural disruption, social critique, and the breakdown of traditional norms. As an artist, he works across various media, including sculpture, installation, and painting, frequently incorporating found objects and everyday materials in ways that challenge their usual meanings and functions. His art is characterized by a raw, sometimes anarchic energy that confronts viewers with the contradictions and tensions of modern society. Faldbakken is also an accomplished novelist, writing under his own name and the pseudonym Abo Rasul. His novels, much like his visual art, are known for their dark humor, cynicism, and exploration of societal collapse. Faldbakken’s work has earned him a significant place in the international contemporary art scene, where he continues to push boundaries and provoke thought.

Artwork by Marcel Duchamp

What is Found Object?

A found object is a term used to describe a man-made or natural object, or a fragment of one, that an artist discovers or purchases and keeps for inspiration or as a work of art. The artist may also modify the object or incorporate it into a collage or assemblage, transforming it into a new piece of art.

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Matias Faldbakken

Hilux Variations 1 , 2014

64 x 49 cm

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Matias Faldbakken