Vlad Kolas "Marco Aurelio" Arnhem Land Mike uses colour and contrast

Mike uses colour and contrast to express the vibrancy and diversity of life across many cultures

"My practice represents the multi-layered history of our people and our intrinsic connection to country

Code 2233382 152 x 80 cms Acrylics on Linen Canvas

Each rug is a completely handmade piece

A reflection of the illusion of control in a world already beginning to rupture underneath itself

Vlad Kolas "Marco Aurelio" Arnhem Land Mike uses colour and contrastVLAD KOLAS written by Fiona Baker (journalist) Prize winning painter, Vlad Kolas, is moving about his studio, brush in hand, music blaring, when I appear at the door one hot afternoon. Startled, he turns and jumps off the ground and walks over, wiping his hands with a rag. Music is a crucial element to Vlads artistic practice, giving him energy and inspiration. You know how you dance when no ones looking? Im doing that with the paintbrush. Then you