EXHIBITION STATEMENT

Beginning in the 1940s and 50s, much of the abstract art created during that time was an attempt to free artwork of figurative structures and create work that was more “open” and loose. Chukwu amalgamates loose mark-marking with stiff geometric structures, therefore giving himself limitations comparable to those of the human anatomy and architectural physics. To further challenge his exploration, he allows for the shapes within the painting to grow on the canvas resulting in a spontaneous reshuffling of space.

Abstract Constraints provides insight into the mind of an illimitable strategist. These large scale paintings draw comparisons to launch codes and blue prints, giving viewers a plethora of shapes to observe. The paintings invigorate imagination while working within the constraints of one’s environment.