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Jana Osterman Art

Slovene
Born in Slovenia, Jana Osterman moved to Holland where she studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. She continued with printmaking studies in England. For the last 20 years, Osterman has worked as a full time artist and fabricator in Canada, first in Toronto and now Prince Edward County, Ontario. Using a variety of materials including cast aluminum, copper and plaster, the artist creates biomorphic themed sculptures. Her work intersects the organic and enigmatic with references to the natural world. Osterman’s artworks, including public commissions, are held in collections in Canada, Slovenia, Germany, England and Dubai.
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Biomorphic No 1 - white, minimalist, abstract, Venetian plaster wall sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Inspired by the organic shapes, colours and textures of the natural world, Jana Osterman creates stunning wall reliefs. This bright white plaster piece features an elegant, elongated shape and raised ridges. A wax polish on the plaster gives it a light sheen. One in a series. “I’m interested in producing quiet, minimal, contemplative work, concerned with how far I can push a form and material to stay inside that realm.” Jana Osterman Born in Slovenia, Jana Osterman moved to Holland where she studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. She continued with printmaking studies in England. For the last 20 years, Osterman has worked as a full-time artist and fabricator in Canada, first in Toronto and now in Prince Edward County...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Plaster, Mixed Media

Ovoid 4/9 - intimate, smooth, polished, cast gypsum, bronze sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The undulating gentle curves of this sculpture by artist Jana Osterman emulate organic egg shaped forms found in nature. Created out of gypsum, polymer and bronze, the finish is patinated with acid which gives the piece a beautiful deep blue weathered finish. Layers of wax protect this sculpture so it can be handled easily. This is one in a series of nine and weighs 9lbs. “The idea behind this was to create an intimate piece someone would pick up and touch, such as meditation beads...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Bronze

Biomorphic Blue No 11 - smooth, pigmented Winterstone, abstract sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The natural world inspires the beautiful organic forms of artist Jana Osterman. This deep blue patinated winterstone sculpture suggests the shape and movement of tree roots. It is polished with a protective wax giving it a light sheen. “Tree roots hold traces and impressions of where they held on but still suggest the smooth, and continuous movement, the flow of water." Jana Osterman Born in Slovenia, Osterman moved to Holland where she studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. She continued with printmaking studies in England. For the last 20 years, Osterman has worked as a full-time artist and fabricator in Canada, first in Toronto and now in Prince Edward County...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Steel

Biomorphic No 17 - smooth, carved, stained, polished wood, abstract sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
As if discovered on a walk in the forest, this hand carved wooden sculpture emulates shapes seen in nature. Osterman first scorched the catalpa wood to dr...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Wood

Untitled No.36, Contour - minimalist, abstract, contemporary ceramic sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract ceramic indoor sculpture was inspired by nature. The enigmatic and compelling ceramics by Canadian artist Jana Osterman are influenced in form, pattern, texture, and c...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Ceramic

Biomorphic No 13 - smooth, carved, stained, polished wood, abstract sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This sensual hand carved wooden sculpture by artist Jana Osterman is once again inspired by forms found in nature. Biomorphic forms are intended to evoke images of living things wh...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Wood

Biomorphic No 4 - white, minimalist, abstract, Venetian plaster wall sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Jana Osterman is fascinated and inspired by the organic shapes found in nature. This is one in a series of imposing wall reliefs created in venetian plaster. Osterman’s biomorphic wo...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Plaster, Mixed Media

Ovoid 3/9 - intimate, smooth, polished, cast gypsum, bronze sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The undulating gentle curves of this sculpture by artist Jana Osterman emulate organic egg shaped forms found in nature. Created out of gypsum, polymer and bronze, the finish is patinated with acid which gives the piece a beautiful deep blue weathered finish. Layers of wax protect this sculpture so it can be handled easily. The weight of the sculpture is 9.0lbs. This is one in a series of nine...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Bronze

Biomorphic No 14 - smooth, carved, stained, polished wood, abstract sculpture
By Jana Osterman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The polished wood of this hand-carved sculpture by artist Jana Osterman accentuates the sensual quality of this piece. Osterman finds inspiration for her work in shapes and patterns ...
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2010s Contemporary Jana Osterman Art

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Wood

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