Horstmans' luminous wall sculptures dazzle with fast lane intensity. Informed by the stylistic principles of geometric abstraction and finished in bright bold colour, this new series of interior & exterior wall sculptures irreverently gesture toward the lure and appeal of speed.

Concerned with creating new volume and momentum with line, light and shadow, Horstmans’ sculptures bridge the space between the two and three dimensional with their suggestions of velocity and space. There is an illusionistic quality to these works as form and subsequent shadow interact with one another to create a further, non-material layer of complexity within the sculptural form.

As lines leave the safety of the wall plane, traversing out into the room, an awareness of a more complex spatial domain is articulated. The play of shadows thus created calls into existence a potential inverse zone, beyond the wall, that is now opened out and activated.

This spatial sensitivity is suggestive of an architectural awareness informed by his years involved in the film and construction industries. Horstmans’ interest in spatial movement is reiterated with titles such as ‘Super Nova’, ‘Comet’ and ‘Cosmos’ brazenly reflect the artist’s interest in physics, mechanics and speed. Having previously drawn inspiration for works from such diverse elements as Klein's mathematical KK Theory and the styling evolution of 1950s American cars, this new series leaps out into space with a drive toward flight or free-fall.

Dion Horstmans has just held his first, extremely successful solo show at Flinders Lane Gallery and is working on a number of commissions.