2026 Cinis Ardor Vitae Exhibition

A 2026 solo exhibition by Michal Plis navigating the friction of danger, human connection, and an unyielding passion for life.

Jun 29, 2026

This highly anticipated event promises to challenge your perception of abstract form, utilizing light and structure to guide viewers through a deeply moving story of psychological and physical survival.

Top down view of an abstract sculpture titled Cinis Incubator 1 by Michal Plis, featuring a large circular ring tightly wrapped in reflective copper wire, surrounding a central cluster of small, coiled copper cones on a textured white circular base. — Michal Plis, Cinis Incubator 1, 2026, copper relief sculpture. Courtesy the artist, Melbourne

Exhibition Statement

Enter a personal universe sculpted with light. Mount Waverley based abstract artist Michal Plis, founder of the Roundism Art Movement, presents his 2026 solo exhibition, Cinis Ardor Vitae. This new body of work interprets universal coherence through pure, edgeless forms, offering an immersive environment where pristine geometric structure and a profound human narrative converge.

Utilizing his neurodivergence as a high-value creative engine to see order within chaos, Plis balances strict structural precision with a narrative of psychological and physical survival. The gallery layout deliberately front-loads the intense, light-reactive red dualities of the Cinis light source.

Rooted in classical Latin, the abstract concept of Cinis evokes the metaphor of a red light source as a glowing layer of ash and embers. This striking visual state embodies the raw vulnerability, danger, and complex frictions within human connections. Yet, it simultaneously stands as a powerful testament to unyielding ardor, friendship, and a love for humanity creating things, including new life.

Serving as a gateway to Plis’s broader abstract universe, the exhibition seamlessly guides collectors beyond the Cinis, transitioning them into the other light sources of Candor (Yellow), and Caerulea (Blue).

Manifested through light-interactive paintings, a diverse selection of sculptures, and three dimensional reliefs that chart the journey from a constantly changing community into organized geometric order, these works function as vessels built to facilitate various states of light through the lens of the Roundism art movement. By balancing interpersonal friction against absolute structure, the collection provides a vital counterweight to the initial danger, ultimately releasing the viewer into a state of confusion and clarity.

Discover the Roundism movement: roundism.michalplis.com
Learn more about the artist & portfolio: michalplis.com

Share your gallery experience with the artist: Tag your photos and videos with @michalplisart across social media.

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Exhibition Details

Exhibition Title: Cinis Ardor Vitae
Venue: The Track Gallery (inside the Mount Waverley Community Centre)
Address: 47 Miller Cres, Mount Waverley VIC Australia
- Public Transport: Get off at Mt Waverley station on the Glen Waverley line
- Carpark: Free Parking is off Stephensons Rd, turn into Holskamp St: LINK
- Alternative Carparking: Free Parking is on Miller Cres: LINK
Exhibition Dates: Thursday 23 July to Monday 3 August 2026. Mon 3rd Aug is packup/pickup/lastday.
Gallery Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM daily. Monday 3rd August is last open day all day.
Please note that Monday 3 August serves as the final day of the exhibition and is dedicated to pack-up and artwork pickup.
Entry to the exhibition and launch night is entirely FREE.
Meet the artist: Michal will be there daily during the exhibition open times
Contact Details: Michal on +61415859101 or Track Gallery on 03 9518 3415

Official Opening Launch Event

Thursday 23 July 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (AEST Melbourne Time)

Book your tickets: Public event registration and as a way to add to your calendar as a reminder, for the opening launch are being coordinated via the Monash Council Trybooking portal: https://www.trybooking.com/DNNIO

The opening night will be in person at Track Gallery (inside Mt Waverley Community Centre) at 47 Miller Cres, Mount Waverley VIC Australia

Opening night will also be live-streamed on YouTube as well. Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/eiZFpP2Uolg?si=pEaQqGvlXv9XR5q-
Refreshments will be provided on-site. Michals speech will be at 7pm AEST time.

YouTube Livestream:

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Additional Experiences

Visitors can meet the artist in the gallery during all public opening hours.
After-hours private viewing appointments are gladly accommodated upon request via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/61415859101 or web form michalplis.com/#contact directly with the artist.

Nocturnal Walkthrough Event:

Saturday 1st August 2026 at 6:30pm

A special, exclusive nocturnal guided walkthrough utilizing UV torches will be officially announced during the opening launch night event.

Type: In Person (with YouTube Livestream)
Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Entry Fee: FREE
Location: Track Gallery (Inside Mt Waverley Community Centre), 47 Miller Cres, Mount Waverley VIC Australia
Additional YouTube Livestream: TBA

Artwork Sales

View 2026 Exhibition Price List (Google Sheet) - in process of being updated

To purchase an artwork from Michals exhibition please see the staff in-person Michelle or speak with Michal Plis or via the Sales Contact Details (below) and they will fill out the Purchase Request Form for you to finalise the purchase: michalplis.com/#purchase-request

Our project partner, Auspicious Arts Projects, will then handle the invoicing and email a formal tax invoice inclusive of GST directly to you to finalize the purchase within days.
Exhibition ends on 3 August 2025. Purchased artwork pickup or organising for shipping can be done on 3 August at the gallery or alternate arrangements after through the artist, Michal Plis. Advise us accordingly. Scammers will be reported to Police.

Sales Contact Details: