English
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Country:
Australia
Artist's Statement:
My world of fantasies are placed in two realities on the canvas: one is the creation of a relationship between communication and images, in particular the technological productions. The second are being evoked into the tiny organisms of nature and mixed with the computational world, thus creating a different image.
I recycle objects of the disposable machinery and reconstruct them as a visual representation between what is the natural and the technologic.
This complex functionality of nature is the pattern which man creates and uses. To transform life and use technological machinery, that influence humans to turn to dependency. Suggesting that these tools are what paces humans to develop progress and speed life into the construction and reproduction.
Assuming that these objects will create ‘ease and happiness” for the modern soul.
Nature and man walk in distinctive paths, one looks for the regeneration of life and thus lives its infinite species, however also man destroys and profits these resources without realising the consequences for the future humanity.
Biography (condensed):
Australian, originally from Chile, South America. Many concepts which Anton expresses are seen through his paintings such as his imaginary world, hidden meanings, bright colours, geometry, non-linear expressions, shadows and nightmares. These are elements which became part of Anton’s internal growth in a new society. Anton has exhibited in many famous art galleries such as the Australian Museum and participated in international events such as the Biennale of Florence, Italy.
Biography (full):
Anton Olea is an urban painter born in Chile, South America. Addicted to art, Anton has developed his artistic career as a surrealist. His artistic work has been formed through personal experiences, political struggles in Chile and discovering hidden messages in a world of magic and myths.
His history begins during the 1980’s during a social-political crisis in Chile. Participating in murals and community activities, Anton artistically expressed the injustices faced by the Chilean people. He began his formal studies at Artistic Experimentation School and participated in many exhibitions in Chile.
Consequently, Anton was culturally exiled to Australia in 1988. Passionately continuing his work, he faced many challenges in a new environment. He expresses how one must face the madness and struggle of the coexistence between life and death. Many concepts which Anton expresses are seen through his paintings such as his imaginary world, hidden meanings, bright colours, geometry, non-linear expressions, shadows and nightmares. These are elements which became part of Anton’s internal growth in a new society.
Anton has exhibited in many famous art galleries such as the Australian Museum, Bondi Pavilion and Tap Gallery. Anton has also participated international events such as the Biennale of Florence, Italy.
