"What if ideas were colours?” This inquiry serves as the foundation for my work that transforms philosophical and psychological concepts into visual expressions that refract light and identity.
Kohlben Vodden is an Australian-born, self-taught artist living and working in London, UK. His artistic practice, which he defines as visual storytelling, merges conceptual and expressionist art to explore psychological themes such as identity and aesthetics.
Specialising in contemporary abstract works rich in colour, Kohlben draws on insights from experimental psychology to create bold geometric compositions with intense palettes. His work commands attention.
A lifelong creative, Kohlben honed his skills in figurative realism before embarking on his professional art journey during the UK COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, debuting with Orange Ebby, a piece exploring identity through abstract portraiture. His distinctive style, combining traditional techniques with a contemporary aesthetic, has gained international recognition, featuring in exhibitions across Abu Dhabi, Milan, New York, and London, as well as in Vogue and Create! Magazine.
Blue Will / 2023
Blue River / 2021
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