* ROBERT MACH UNTITLED
mixed media collage on paper, signed and dated '94 mounted, framed and under glass image size 60cm x 56cm, overall size 91cm x 85cm Note: Robert Mach is becoming increasingly well known. He worked on sculpture, installation and collage with his brother, David Mach RA, for many years but during that period he also consistently produced his own artwork, exhibiting in group and solo shows across the UK. Now he is recognised as an artist in his own right. He works in a variety of media but has concentrated in recent years on expanding his use of foil wrappings. He utilises the brightly coloured wrappers from products such as the iconic Tunnocks Teacake to 'gild' sculpture and to produce 2-dimensional works. Robert writes, “Art at Kirkland High School was a largely an overlooked subject, there were 2 of us in Higher Art class, taking turns with the pencil. After initially considering Physics as a University option I changed route in my final year going on to study Philosophy and English at Edinburgh University. A subsequent post graduate course in Systems Analysis led to a short lived job in computing in High Wycombe then after returning to Edinburgh I popped into B&Q to buy a piece of wood and ended up staying there for several years, eventually becoming a garden centre manager with the firm. During all this time I also made artworks for my brother David. The opportunities to help David grew and I left B&Q to work on his projects more fully. At this time our first daughter arrived, followed by our second 4 years later. Working for David from home allowed me to be the home parent whilst having the chance to make some contribution to the household income. In 2009, a huge project David undertook, ‘Precious Light’, took me up and down to London regularly for 2 years. At this time I also started to make more of my own artwork and had my first solo show. Over the last 10 years, while still making things for David I have concentrated predominantly on my own work and our work together has becoming increasingly collaborative.” Artist Statement: I try to make art from the ordinary commonplace world I see and experience everyday. It’s where I live, and my work is generated by the that world. It’s the world of Tesco, of Home Bargains, Amazon, eBay and charity shops and a place I have difficulty traversing without constantly thinking, ‘what can I make out of that’.
[ translate ]mixed media collage on paper, signed and dated '94 mounted, framed and under glass image size 60cm x 56cm, overall size 91cm x 85cm Note: Robert Mach is becoming increasingly well known. He worked on sculpture, installation and collage with his brother, David Mach RA, for many years but during that period he also consistently produced his own artwork, exhibiting in group and solo shows across the UK. Now he is recognised as an artist in his own right. He works in a variety of media but has concentrated in recent years on expanding his use of foil wrappings. He utilises the brightly coloured wrappers from products such as the iconic Tunnocks Teacake to 'gild' sculpture and to produce 2-dimensional works. Robert writes, “Art at Kirkland High School was a largely an overlooked subject, there were 2 of us in Higher Art class, taking turns with the pencil. After initially considering Physics as a University option I changed route in my final year going on to study Philosophy and English at Edinburgh University. A subsequent post graduate course in Systems Analysis led to a short lived job in computing in High Wycombe then after returning to Edinburgh I popped into B&Q to buy a piece of wood and ended up staying there for several years, eventually becoming a garden centre manager with the firm. During all this time I also made artworks for my brother David. The opportunities to help David grew and I left B&Q to work on his projects more fully. At this time our first daughter arrived, followed by our second 4 years later. Working for David from home allowed me to be the home parent whilst having the chance to make some contribution to the household income. In 2009, a huge project David undertook, ‘Precious Light’, took me up and down to London regularly for 2 years. At this time I also started to make more of my own artwork and had my first solo show. Over the last 10 years, while still making things for David I have concentrated predominantly on my own work and our work together has becoming increasingly collaborative.” Artist Statement: I try to make art from the ordinary commonplace world I see and experience everyday. It’s where I live, and my work is generated by the that world. It’s the world of Tesco, of Home Bargains, Amazon, eBay and charity shops and a place I have difficulty traversing without constantly thinking, ‘what can I make out of that’.
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