Mat Robinson, Kronk

Matt Robinson’s work is out there... somewhere Taking over the world with an evil grin, a massive grey monster opens his jaws and out break luminous fragments of impossible buildings and weird constructions. Ice cream coloured cloud vistas stretch out far and wide, whilst flying trees and winged brains battle for air supremacy. A long necked, multi - eyed ball spews out a torrent of oozy purple, red and orange custard. Disgusting but irresistible!   Meanwhile a false drainpipe appears from the gallery floor like the periscope of a submerged submarine. A flamboyant whirlwind of pastel coloured metal tendrils feel their way out into the space, probing for attention. Exploded pieces of giant stuffed rabbit hang from the ceiling and dangle in multi coloured glory in the wake of the storm.   This is Matt Robinson’s new solo show Kronk, at The Spectacle Gallery in Ladywood. Combining a prolific work output with confident sculptural and painterly modes, Robinson presents a spectrum of other - worldly oddness.   As he says of his work:   "I’m inspired by many things, my work references Manga and Sci-Fi but also bears in mind the area it seeks to inhabit. Some of these elements are created through prior planning, others follow an intuitive path, formed through improvisation and spontaneity. For instance, passive cloud like shapes are interjected with aggressive architectural forms that weave in and out of each other. The language I use is accessible and engaging. The viewer is drawn in through simple bright colours played off complex detailed structures; trying to trace some systematic development. But they find themselves in a world that only cares for aesthetical and stylistic concerns."   Matt Robinson’s show Kronk beams down on the 19th November   END   For further details or images please contact: mister@jinpow.co.uk