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This series stems from my fascination with patterns created by center pivot irrigation. At an early age, when I first traveled by airplane, I was captivated by the multi-hued circles that define the landscape of rural America. Aerial Survey #1, mixed media on panel. 24" x 40" (sold). • • #CurtisOlson #textureartist #interiordesignart #mixedmediaartwork #Utahartists #ParkCityresort #mountainartist #architectureart #abstractartists #Wabisabiart #artspot #spotart #artdetails
This is a detail from “Aerial Survey #4”. Someone suggested that the colors remind them of an old fashioned country fair. I think they are responding to the wabi-sabi, or the beauty of age, that I work to express in my art. It's rewarding to hear that it suggests a narrative for people. • • • #inthestudiotoday #artistprocess #CurtisOlson #Wabisabiart #textureartist #interiordesignart #mixedmediaartwork #Utahartists #ParkCityresort #mountainartist #architectureart #abstractartists #artspot #spotart #artdetails
A shot of the studio work. I love the finished pieces, but the process is work! • • • #inthestudiotoday #artistprocess #CurtisOlson #textureartist #interiordesignart #mixedmediaartwork #Utahartists #ParkCityresort #mountainartist #architectureart #abstractartists
A detail "from Memorabilia" inspired bolder designs that will be finished soon. • • • #CurtisOlson #geometricartwork #wabisabiart#famousartists #abstractartists#modernartwork #contemporaryartcurator#roundart #circularart #redart #artdetails #myownmuse

Curtis' Olson artwork selected for Statewide Annual Competition and Exhibition

December 2016

Olsons' powerful Wheel-like Object, White is a standout piece featured in the upcoming exhibit Utah '16, Annual Statewide, Mixed Media and Works on Paper.

This year, competition for a spot in the Statewide Annual Competition and Exhibition was fierce. Among those selected, Olson's work shines. Substantial and architectural, Wheel-like Object, White is a commanding piece that was a crowd favorite.

The Competition Jurors:

JIM ROBISCHON-Owner and Director, Robischon Gallery-Denver, CO

CARMEL BUCKLEY, Professor, Department of Art, The Ohio State University-Columbus, OH

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