Malcolm Koch

Work in progress - paint pourings on an undulating membrane surface

Exhibitions (selected)

Since 2007, Malcolm has been involved in over thirty exhibitions. His first solo exhibition was in 2011.

2025 Motion Exhibition, Adelaide Design Week
2025 Curling Evolving Unfolding Revealing, Membrane Art Gallery
2024 The Copper Project, Membrane Art Gallery
2024 Copper to the World, Adelaide Convention Centre
2023 The Copper Project, Membrane Art Gallery
2022 Double Story, Membrane Art Gallery
2021 Membrane Art, Membrane Art Gallery
2020 Brighton Jetty Sculptures
2018 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, South Australian Museum
2017 Membrane Art, AP Bond Art Gallery
2016 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, South Australian Museum and National Archives of Australia, Canberra
2016 Visual Entanglement, RiAus Future Space Gallery
2015 Membrane Art, Brick + Mortar Creative Gallery

2014 Under the Surface, RiAus Future Space Gallery
2014 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, South Australian Museum and National Archives of Australia, Canberra
2014 Membrane Art, Adelaide Convention Centre
2013 Membrane Art, Tidwells Wines

2012 Membrane Art, 
Barossa Living Gallery
2011 Membrane Art, 
Red Opus Art Space
2009 Membrane Art, 
Stephen Sinclair Gallery
2007 Aptos Cruz Galleries

On display (for sale by appointment)
Membrane Art studio gallery: 44 Nelson Street, Stepney, South Australia 5070 
Utter Developments (continues)
Vascular Ultrasound Partners (continues)

Commendations
2025 Milburn Art prize, Finalist
2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize, Finalist
2018 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, Finalist
2016 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize: Finalist and Highly Commended
2014 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize
: Finalist and Highly Commended
2011 South Australian Living Artist (SALA), Finalist

Bibliography
Singulart Creative spotlight story, 2024: The Copper Project
Barossa Living Magazine, Spring 2012, Free Run Press, p72-73, p84-85
Biological Membranes – Surface, Undulation And Interface
RiAus – Under the Surface
Broadsheet – Article

Collections
City Square Rei, Hong Kong
Private residence, Hong Kong
Private residence, Germany
Numerous private and corporate collections in Australia.

Academic achievement
1986-89: Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication), University of South Australia, UniSA School of Art, Architecture and Design.

Personal data
Born: Adelaide, South Australia, 1968
Languages: English, Sign language (Auslan)

Skills, interest and activities
Malcolm enjoys problem solving, oil painting, designing type characters, gardening, cycling and playing team sports. He has played football (aka soccer) for over 30 years, including several years in the South Australian 1st Division. He’s an active member for Trees For Life and enjoys spending time with his young family.

Referees
Frank Grauso, Australian artist and cultural ambassador
Jacqueline Mitchell, Art Logic

Contact
Malcolm Koch: mobile +61 419 864 987

 

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