The Monad

Salvaged post-consumer commercial emulsion paints on canvas
180 x 180 x 4 cm

Regular price £5,000.00
About the Artwork

The term ‘monad’ comes from the Ancient Greek words ‘monas’, meaning unity and ‘monos’, meaning alone. It was originally conceived by the Pythagoreans, to simultaneously denote the first thing to come into existence, the totality of things, and the supreme being. The use of salvaged media references the cyclical repurposing of energy and matter in ecological as well as cosmological systems, where one ‘identity’ is broken down and reconfigured into new ones. The use of carbon neutral media with materials that sequester carbon dioxide results in a net carbon emissions footprint of -5.1 kg CO2e (carbon negative).

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Details

Medium: Salvaged post-consumer commercial emulsion paints on canvas

Year: 2025

Size: 180 x 180 x 4 cm

Ready to Hang: Yes

STAS System compatible steel eyelets (will require 2 STAS chords and hooks). Alternatively picture hanging chord is also
preinstalled. Can also be hung from cross bars on 2 x screws or nails.
Please note that this artwork is large and heavy and will likely require specialized delivery services for transport.

Joe Hodway

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Joe Hodway (b. 1974, Dubai) is a London based artist with an MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art and a BA in Fine Art Sculpture from University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. He was expelled from an MA at Goldsmiths for a series of works that “crossed the line”. His work explores the transience of identity from cosmological perspectives. He is known for his sustainable practice, and for works that dramatically transform their appearance. He was the 2022 winner of Best in Show at Erotic Art London, and the 2024 recipient of the RCA President and Vice Chancellor’s Award.

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