Malcolm Koch grew up and was educated in South Australia. He had five years of formal art training prior to entering University. He graduated from UniSA in 1989, and began work in 1990 as a sole trader in the graphic design industry. Malcolm’s views of painting have led him to coining the phrase, Membrane Art® — a practice of allowing the surface geometry to play a role in creating distinctive expression and unfolding events.
Exhibitions (selected)
Since 2007, Malcolm has been involved in over thirty exhibitions. His first solo exhibition was in 2011.
2024 The Copper Project, Membrane Art Gallery
2024 Copper to the World, Adelaide Convention Centre
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
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
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)
2019 Membrane Art studio gallery: 44 Nelson Street, Stepney, South Australia 5070
2012 Utter Developments (continues)
2012 Vascular Ultrasound Partners (continues)
Commendations
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
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
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.
Referee
Jacqueline Mitchell, Art Logic
website, mobile +61 432 924 305
Contact
Malcolm Koch: mobile +61 419 864 987
