Stretched Canvas

Modern Lines

Contemporary White

Natural Clear Maple

Unframed print




Manfred Olsen, Maroochydore
Member Since April 2011
Artist Statement I was born in Hamburg, Germany. Since 1983 I have lived in Australia, partly in Maroochydore in Queensland and partly in Hobart in Tasmania.

I have worked as a digital artist since the turn of the millennium, after I had realized, with the acquisition of ‘Artlantis’, the immense art potential of some software. I started then to create images of a distinct character using the new and unique digital medium. This marked a turning point in my career, away from architecture and back to art where I had started from, originally.

Before, I was working as an architectural consultant, first in Hanover, Germany, then in Hobart, Australia.

I studied sculpture with Kurt Lehmann and painting with Kurt Sohns at Hanover University as well as architecture with Friedrich Spengelin and Gerhard Graupner.

During my time in Hanover, I co-founded the “Werbezentrale für Totalkunst und Banalismus” in conjunction with concept artist Timm Ulrichs.

I was married twice. I have 3 grown-up children, a son who works as a graphic designer in Melbourne, my older daughter works as an architect in Brisbane and my younger daughter as a furniture designer and business woman in Hobart.

Past Shows:

2005 Finalist at 'Hutchins Art Prize', Hobart, Tasmania
2004 Computer Generated/Assisted Images Award - Caloundra Art Festival,
Queensland
2003 Entry for Caloundra Art Festival 'Highly Commended'
2002 'Digital Mystery Tour' - Solo Exhibition of inkjet prints at 'Inka Gallery', Hobart
2001 'Metastructures' - Solo Exhibition of inkjet prints at Qantas Club, Hobart Airport
1991 Sculpture Solo Exhibition 'Upside Down', Hannover
1964/65 Involvement in various art actions in Hannover, in conjunction with
'Werbezentrale für Totalkunst'

Comments

Product No 4814902
Subjects 3D Art, Philosophical, Spiritual & Religious
Style Surrealism
Medium
Tags Manfred, Olsen, Optimistic, environmental, philosophical