“I start with play and allow the piece to develop and tell its own story.” Chantal de Kock in GIGANTIC
Gippland-based Chantal de Kock is one of the amazing artists in GIGANTIC at Tyger.
We are thrilled to welcome the brilliant Chantal de Kock for GIGANTIC - our upcoming show of artists working on a GRAND scale.
Join us to celebrate the opening of this spectacular show on Saturday 26 April, 1-3pm. Register now to secure your spot at this FREE event - you'll be first to see all the works in GIGANTIC, and you’ll get to meet the artists involved.
Chantal’s outstanding softly abstracted and deeply evocative landscapes are much loved by Tyger Gallery visitors. Her work in GIGANTIC is the stunning Kosciuszko-inspired When the Light Fades.
It’s a truly beautiful painting, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Ahead of the show opening, Chantal told us about painting the energy of the Snowy Mountains, incorporating earth pigments to connect to a place, and embracing creation.
What is the story of this work?
“Reflecting on the beautiful Kosciuszko park. A place that lifted my spirits and carried inspiration into my work. This beautiful country I call home.”
“My work doesn't seek to replicate nature because how could I? Rather, I seek to embody its energy, its rhythm, its spirit.”
Tell us about how you created your work
“My work is created from layering paint and mixed media in multiple layers. I will spend many sessions adding energy and layers of creativity to a piece. I start with play and allow the piece to develop and tell its own story. “
“Incorporating earth pigments from the places I am inspired by allows me to feel connected to the work physically while music and energy influence my brushstrokes.”
What particular challenges came from working on a piece of this size?
“Transporting the art from Victoria to Yass is definitely my biggest challenge.”
What do you hope people feel when they see your work?
“That our country is beautiful and worth exploring. Get out there and feel it. Embrace the energy of creation. It is healing.”
“I love sharing my work with others. When collectors feel a connection to the piece enough to make it a part of their story is a feeling that words can’t express. I’m so grateful for those that have taken a piece of my art and connected my story to theirs. What an honour.”
Register now for the opening of GIGANTIC on Saturday 26 April, 1-3pm.
