Hiroshi Kobayashi

Description

Hiroshi Kobayashi, The night above, the sun below 2024, acrylic on polyester canvas. Image courtesy the artist.

Artist’s Statement:

When I first came to Australia, I was strangely confused by the sun?s trajectory, which moves through the north, unlike in the northern hemisphere where it moves through the south. Flying over the equator highlighted these natural differences, making me contemplate Earth’s scale. My painting reflects this with two spheres, originally 3D models created in CAD: the top sphere blends night and sun, and the bottom sphere mirrors this contrast below the horizon. Using a cutting plotter with a paintbrush dipped in acrylic, I created layers of faded brush strokes. This spiral and repetitive motion mirrors nature?s rhythms, reflecting Earth’s expansion while I am in the unique Australian landscape.