Jose Dávila: Physics of Uncertainty
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COMA is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Mexican artist Jose Dávila (b.1974), titled, Physics of Uncertainty, on view Friday 11 April - 10 May. This is the artist's first solo presentation with the gallery and in Australia.
Physics of Uncertainty examines the ways in which material forces interact with one another, exploring the tension between stability and collapse. The work focuses on the subtle dynamics of balance, gravity, and fragility—forces that resist predictability and control. At the core of this exhibition is an ongoing investigation into the structural principles that underpin both physical reality and metaphor. Gravity, while a fundamental force, also serves as a symbol of tension and limits, framing the exploration of human vulnerability and impermanence.
View Artist Overview Here.
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The act of placing objects—positioning materials in relation to one another—becomes the fundamental gesture of creation. This simple, primordial action initiates the emergence of form, drawing attention to the relationship between disparate elements and the delicate negotiation between weight and lightness. The sculptures and paintings in this exhibition reflect this interest in form as a result of interplay and tension, not rigid design. Here, uncertainty is not only a physical phenomenon but a conceptual one, inviting the viewer to contemplate the space of not-knowing where curiosity and creativity take root.
The materials chosen for this body of work—steel, rock, concrete, and mirrored surfaces— are selected for both their weight and symbolic resonance. Through friction, compression, and gravity, these materials form precarious structures, where presence and potential collapse coexist in a delicate balance. These works address both the physical experience of instability and its symbolic resonance, offering an exploration of transformation and the limits of form. -
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Jose Dávila
The fact of constantly returning to the same point or situation, 2022
28.3 x 35 x 3 cm 70 11 1/8 x 13 3/4 x 1 1/8 inThe accompanying paintings, executed on raw loomstate linen, delve into geometric forms and circular motifs. With some pieces large and others small, the paintings build upon repeated forms and circular geometries found throughout art history. These cyclical patterns evoke a sense of return, each iteration revealing a slight variation, shift in colour, or nuanced layer of meaning. The artist’s approach is not one of direct imitation but of translation, drawing from a living archive of art history to reconfigure and reinterpret established visual languages.
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