SPEEDMACHINE
Welcome to the Online Portfolio of Simon Read
CONTEMPRARY ONLINE ART BY SIMON READ
Welcome to the official portfolio and exhibition archive of SPEEDMACHINE, based in Adelaide, South Australia. Explore curated series, original paintings, and critical evaluations.
Curatorial overview
SPEEDMACHINE explores dynamic forms, visceral colour palettes, and contemporary abstraction. Developed in Adelaide, each piece balances deliberate kinetic energy with contemplative depth, designed for institutional review and fine art evaluation.
This digital archive presents authentic catalogue entries for curators, galleries, and collectors. All digital representations are strictly protected against unauthorised download to preserve the artist's original intellectual property.
Selected folio catalogue
Kinetic studies
Velocity study I - 2023
Acrylic and mixed media on linen, 120 x 150 cm. Exploring rapid atmospheric movements and structural tension.
Torque dynamic - 2023
Oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm. Layered impasto textures capturing mechanical motion and raw emotional cadence.
Vector surge - 2022
Synthetic polymer on board, 90 x 120 cm. Bold linear gestures intersecting high-chroma fields.
Friction no. 4 - 2022
Pigment, resin, and charcoal on cotton canvas, 140 x 180 cm. Highlighting tactile contrasts and tonal restraint.
Static slipstream - 2024
Oil and graphite on Belgian linen, 110 x 140 cm. An interplay between controlled draughtsmanship and fluid velocity.
Apex pulse - 2023
Acrylic and gouache on stretched canvas, 95 x 115 cm. Vibrating colour transitions exploring spatial momentum.
Combustion field - 2023
Encaustic and oil on wood panel, 80 x 100 cm. Richly textured surface engaging natural mineral pigments.
Drafting the horizon - 2022
Mixed media on archival paper, framed, 70 x 100 cm. Subtle atmospheric layering with striking tonal depth.
Monochrome series
Dark matter II - 2024
Oil, bone black pigment, and pumice on canvas, 160 x 200 cm. Monumental exploration of light absorption.
Graphite meridian - 2023
Graphite and polymer lacquer on canvas, 130 x 150 cm. Precision lines meeting spontaneous wash overlays.
Soot & chalk - 2023
Charcoal, dry pigment, and fixative on linen, 100 x 130 cm. High contrast tonal examination of organic balance.
Zero state - 2022
Enamel and oil on composite panel, 90 x 90 cm. Minimalist geometric balance with delicate surface sheen.
Chromatics
Ultramarine shift - 2024
Pure cobalt and lapis pigments on canvas, 140 x 170 cm. Immersive field of depth and optical vibration.
Ochre drift - 2023
South Australian earth pigments and acrylic on linen, 120 x 160 cm. Grounded in regional geological warmth.
Cadmium cadence - 2023
Oil on canvas, 110 x 130 cm. Luminous warm glazes built up across months of progressive drying.
Prism echo - 2022
Acrylic on Belgian linen, 100 x 120 cm. Layered transparencies generating refraction and optical movement.
Protected creative integrity
Every piece created in the SPEEDMACHINE studio represents months of conceptual development and rigorous execution. This digital viewing room is curated specifically for critical evaluation by industry peers, curators, and institutional bodies, maintaining stringent protections against unauthorised reproduction.
"The sheer momentum and tonal sophistication in SPEEDMACHINE's work is unmistakable. The collection presents an exciting evolution in modern South Australian abstraction."
Gallery Curator
"An uncompromising visual vocabulary. Viewing the canvas surfaces in person reveals a delicate command of medium and tension that commands attention."
Art Consultant
"A remarkable visual presence. The systematic exploration of movement and chromatic depth stands out within contemporary painting practices."
Private Collector
Artist history and exhibitions
Discover the creative journey, exhibition records, and institutional collaborations that inform the continuous practice of SPEEDMACHINE across Australia.
Studio contact
SPEEDMACHINE Studio
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Studio viewing by appointment
Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: By private arrangement
Sunday: Closed
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