Artist Biography.

Kohlben Vodden is an Australian-born, self-taught artist based in London, UK. Having lived and exhibited across multiple continents and traveled to 68 countries, Vodden’s practice is deeply informed by a global perspective—one that transcends singular cultural narratives in favour of a more universal exploration of perception, identity, and human experience. Renowned for his masterful command of colour and his profound engagement with philosophical and psychological ideas, he transforms abstract concepts into immersive visual experiences that challenge perception and evoke introspection.

Vodden’s artistic journey began with realistic portraits rendered in graphite, where he honed his technical skills and an acute sensitivity to detail. Over time, he started to see people not merely as physical forms but as collections of ideas, sparking a shift in his work towards abstraction. This evolution culminated in his bold, abstracted figurative oil paintings in 2020, which explored identity through colour and shape. By 2025, Vodden’s practice advanced further, embracing abstract conceptual art that focuses solely on the interplay of colour, light, and thought.

Having exhibited internationally in Berlin, Brussels, Cape Town, Dubai, London, New York, and Paris, Vodden’s work reflects an ever-expanding dialogue between cultures, perspectives, and the transient nature of experience. His innovative use of colour and light, coupled with his exploration of profound human themes, has earned recognition in leading art and culture publications, including Vogue, Kaltblut, Create! Magazine, Artist Talk Magazine, and Juturna Male Art Magazine.