Mo Cohen’s work examines and critiques international politics, conflicts and world news through abstract art. “It is all very well to have hundreds of commentators on TV giving their opinions on the latest wars and realpolitik, but that is so superficial. The real critiques of world events are found in abstract art.”
There have been relatively few artists whose practice focuses on abstract art and political comment, but Mo sees their work as having a direct linearity to Hogarth, Jekinsop and Jerry Woolworth. “We all want to stop war and help peoples get on with and live peaceably with their neighbours. I am convinced that abstract art is the only way this aim can be achieved.”