OLGA MUN
OLGA MUN
Olga Mun is a figurative abstract painter currently residing and studying for her MA in Fine Art at The University of Salford. She recently won the prestigious AXA Art Prize UK 2023, where she was awarded £10,000 for her outstanding figurative art piece titled "IMPOSSIBLE PAINTING" (Cat no.62). The prize was awarded by a panel of judges including Jennifer Schipf, Mark Hampson, and Rachel Hobkirk, recognising her exceptional talent and contribution to contemporary art.
"My painting practice explores the vastness of the human condition, often this story and the intention of work is a consistent essence on one canvas. I convey my thoughts about humanity with such a depth that it causes an internal study of life, the environment, history and human activity and interaction. The work isn’t purely figurative, it plays with abstraction. It uses elements like almost abstract figures, transformative forms, gestural strokes, and infinite colour blending for each shape represented." Olga Mun
Olga's work is intellectually underpinned by the philosophies of Paul Ricoeur, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Jean Baudrillard, and Slavoj Zizek, which significantly enrich my paintings. These philosophical frameworks challenge traditional views of how art and culture are perceived and interpreted, encouraging a reevaluation of aesthetic judgement. By engaging with these thoughts, her art serves as a channel for examining the tension between individual subjectivity and broader societal narratives, offering a unique space for reflection and dialogue within each viewer.
In Olga's art, the exploration of colour, layering, motifs, and patterns serves not only to enhance the aesthetic of a space but also to reflect and critique the world around us. Each piece she creates represents a complex interplay of beauty, thought, and critique. Her artwork calls for greater visibility and reevaluation of women's roles in art and culture, making a decisive impact on contemporary art discourse.
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