Anahata Katkin: Olaf in Africa

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March 17, 2013

Olaf in Africa

He's done it again! Olaf Hajek paints a whopping 16 (!!!) paintings while in South Africa over a period of only three months for his show there. I'm mesmerized by Mr. Olaf and his mastery, speed and whimsy!

As someone who has to make mostly uplifting artwork due to the nature of my business, I quite enjoy seeing Olaf go all the way moody in these dark and mythical images. It's refreshing to see art for arts sake in an era where so many artists have to consider future commercial applications.

Not to mention Olaf is just a powerful, modern-day painter that has earned the respect to choose any vantage point he can dream up. Beautiful.

Posted on March 17, 2013 | Permalink

Comments

Oh! This is wonderful work - thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Cora Murphy | March 17, 2013 at 01:41 PM

thanks! i have always been a fan of his work...i don't know how i stumbled upon it...but nonetheless..lovely!

Posted by: Hollie | March 18, 2013 at 03:47 AM

Reminds me of Tretchikoff!

Posted by: Pam | March 24, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Yes he's one of my faves also! Thanks for the notice on his Africa showing.

Posted by: Kim Reedich | March 27, 2013 at 08:46 PM

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Anahata Katkin

I am the founding artist of PAPAYA!, PAPAYA! Living Boutique, and Leelah Clothing & this is my persuit of creative abandon. I'm here to share my artwork, inspiration and lifestyle. Xoxox...