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Amit Charan’s art practice explores the evolution of forms. His works are often small gestures and invitations which begin in an exhibition and develop out into other formations. The work itself either undergoes subtle transformation or encourages a change in atmosphere for where the work is positioned. The visual component in his work remains minimal and understated to emphasize the conceptual strategies at play. He wants works to have a presence without relying heavily on the visual. Charan has a Bachelor of Media Arts from Waikato Institute of Technology, Hamilton, 2005 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts from Massey University, Wellington, 2006. Recent projects include: Hue & Cry – Good Times, Bad Times, Wellington, 2009; Smashed to pieces, Gambia Castle, Auckland, 2008; Proto-Investigations, Ramp Gallery, Waikato Institute of Technology, 2007 and An introduction to the theory of everything, Hirschfeld Gallery, City Gallery Wellington, 2006. He is currently a Board member of Enjoy Public Art Gallery, Wellington.

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL AND FURTHER READING

Channeling Brancusi’s The Endless Column via Santiago’s 300 tons