Corey Kaminski (b. 1977, Australia) creates paintings with a geometric framework. Playful looking structures which act as a language to navigate the emotional landscape of lived experiences and the world which surrounds us. At first glance the compositions appear precise, stable and disciplined but with closer observation the paintings contain irregularities like brush strokes, marks and imbalance. This is done on purpose to expose the hand that created them and allows a sense of openness and honesty. His paintings lean towards perfectionism while at the same time they try and resist it. Beneath the impression of order lies something that is deeply felt in the art making process.

After 2 years studying graphic design and 3 years at Newcastle Art School he moved to Sykkylven, Norway in 2009.  `  My wife is from Sykkylven and we met in Australia while we studied at the same time. I visited Sykkylven a couple of times and had a profound connection to the area. ´

Sykkylven lies on the west coast of Norway and is  surrounded by snow capped mountains and fjords. 

``  The landscape is epic and its easy to feel so small and insignificant. Which is probably why I am not drawn to being a landscape painter. I feel like I would never do it justice. But instead I want to use the dramatic landscape as a means to create something from within myself. I want to investigate and create images which allow the mind to wander and give an opportunity to make time stand still even for just a moment. 

Corey´ s ideas and paintings are created in a small studio/office space in his house which looks towards the alps in the district of Sunnmøre. His practice finds time along side working locally. `  I have a constant desire to be creative in one way or another. It´ s only in the last couple of years that I have found a process and a mode of expression that allows me to pursue this creative urge even further. My paintings allow me to understand myself and my place in this fast-paced, ever-changing world. I think abstraction allows for open thought and I don´ t want to tell people what to think when they look at my work. But instead, my titles allude to a thought in which I want the viewer to expand themselves. ´