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Michael OlsenMelange II, art deco, abstract, butterflies, feathers, Contemporary, nature2023
2023
About the Item
Melange II is an original work by Michael Olsen. The bright and bold colours of the butterflies make this a joyful piece. Olsen’s use of perspex allows for work to fit sleekly into any interior.
Michael Olsen says: My working life has lead me down numerous paths. Retailing medicines through my Pharmacy business in the early years to creating the 1st UK Pet superstore in 1990 and more recently operating a coffee shop, I’ve almost always enjoyed how I’ve earned my living. Having spent the greater part of my 74 years making things simply for pleasure or for practical purposes, more recently I’ve been able to allow my artistic impulses develop. What was a hobby has now become a full time and gratifying venture. I enjoy the simple, beautiful things that life has to offer – family, love, the outdoors (cycling through it), music (better heard through a needle) and time spent happily with others as well as alone – all of which inspire me to try to create things to enhance the enjoyment of life. I’ve always been fascinated by nature and in particular butterflies. To me, there is something captivating about that moment when a butterfly stops to allow an onlooker to admire its form. Using this as my stimulus I wanted to see if I could create something that was both contemporary and visually stimulating. An installation which could be displayed in homes, offices, restaurants as well as hotel rooms. I decided to create a flight of butterflies. I love the idea of bringing nature indoors and made a conscious decision to make works large enough and intricate enough to be looked at often, but always offering something new to see. For these installations I work with hand painted feather butterflies, encased in simple acrylic boxes. I am currently experimenting with colours and shapes and offer bespoke cabinets made to order.
Additional information:
Fabric, Mixed Media
75 H x 75 W x 10 D cm (29.53 x 29.53 x 3.94 in)
Sold unframed
Size of Sculpture:
Height: 75cm (29.53 in)
Width: 75cm (29.53 in)
Size of Sculpture & Plinth
Height: 75cm (29.53 in)
Width: 75cm (29.53 in)
Depth: 10cm (3.94 in)
Framed Size:
Height: 75cm (29.53 in)
Width: 75cm (29.53 in)
Depth: 10cm (3.94 in)
The Perspex has bubbles on the edge. Please contact the gallery for more information.
Artist BIO:
Michael Olsen says: My working life has lead me down numerous paths. Retailing medicines through my Pharmacy business in the early years to creating the 1st UK Pet superstore in 1990 and more recently operating a coffee shop, I’ve almost always enjoyed how I’ve earned my living. Having spent the greater part of my 74 years making things simply for pleasure or for practical purposes, more recently I’ve been able to allow my artistic impulses develop. What was a hobby has now become a full time and gratifying venture. I enjoy the simple, beautiful things that life has to offer – family, love, the outdoors (cycling through it), music (better heard through a needle) and time spent happily with others as well as alone – all of which inspire me to try to create things to enhance the enjoyment of life. I’ve always been fascinated by nature and in particular butterflies. To me, there is something captivating about that moment when a butterfly stops to allow an onlooker to admire its form. Using this as my stimulus I wanted to see if I could create something that was both contemporary and visually stimulating. An installation which could be displayed in homes, offices, restaurants as well as hotel rooms. I decided to create a flight of butterflies. I love the idea of bringing nature indoors and made a conscious decision to make works large enough and intricate enough to be looked at often, but always offering something new to see. For these installations I work with hand painted feather butterflies, encased in simple acrylic boxes. I am currently experimenting with colours and shapes and offer bespoke cabinets made to order.
- Creator:Michael Olsen
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Width: 75 in (190.5 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Deddington, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: WYCHWOOD ART GALLERY 1stDibs: LU632313970802
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