Olaf Mengeringhausen
"It's the special moments in life that burn themselves into the memory, and the desire to transform them artistically only disappears once you've tried - no mission is impossible"
From abstract and kinetic sculptures to light objects and paintings, German / NZ artist Olaf Mengeringhausen shows his creative approach to materials.
Mengeringhausen feels at home in various subject areas that he explores, such as people, technology and nature.
Born in Duisburg, Mengeringhausen was strongly influenced by the steel city, industrial culture and industrial design in his creative process.
It was only when he moved to New Zealand, where he now lives, that nature began to play an increasingly important role in his artistic work.
Some of Mengeringhausen's works, which were created in New Zealand, only evolved because they were modelled on unique landscapes.
Like his ‘FIRE & ICE’ series and the ‘ERUPTION’ edition, a juxtaposition of elemental forces, from the breathtaking glaciers of the South Island to the volcanic activity of the North Island, the contrasting yet complementary energies.
Impressions from some of his earlier experiences were only realised artistically years later, such as the ‘Legs’ series, which was triggered by an IGEDO fashion show in Düsseldorf and completed in New Zealand.
Mengeringhausen's technical expertise (master's degree), creativity and the high quality of his work reflect more than 20 years of practice.
During this period, he has created an extremely diverse body of work that includes paintings, drawings, figurative and abstract works.
From abstract and kinetic sculptures to light objects and paintings, German / NZ artist Olaf Mengeringhausen shows his creative approach to materials.
Mengeringhausen feels at home in various subject areas that he explores, such as people, technology and nature.
Born in Duisburg, Mengeringhausen was strongly influenced by the steel city, industrial culture and industrial design in his creative process.
It was only when he moved to New Zealand, where he now lives, that nature began to play an increasingly important role in his artistic work.
Some of Mengeringhausen's works, which were created in New Zealand, only evolved because they were modelled on unique landscapes.
Like his ‘FIRE & ICE’ series and the ‘ERUPTION’ edition, a juxtaposition of elemental forces, from the breathtaking glaciers of the South Island to the volcanic activity of the North Island, the contrasting yet complementary energies.
Impressions from some of his earlier experiences were only realised artistically years later, such as the ‘Legs’ series, which was triggered by an IGEDO fashion show in Düsseldorf and completed in New Zealand.
Mengeringhausen's technical expertise (master's degree), creativity and the high quality of his work reflect more than 20 years of practice.
During this period, he has created an extremely diverse body of work that includes paintings, drawings, figurative and abstract works.
HERO, Kinetic sculpture , stainless steel & COR-TEN steel, 250 cm x 120 cm x 120 cm
HERO in motion, Kinetic sculpture , stainless steel & COR-TEN steel, 250 cm x 120 cm x 120 cm
"SPIRAL 18 , spiral series, COR-TEN steel, 220 cm x 70 cm x 70 cm
"SPIRALE 20 , spiral series, COR-TEN steel
FLOATING BALL, 150 cm x 57 cm x 20 cm COR-TEN steel & stainless steel
"ERUPTION II, stainless steel @ Mother of Pearl, 110 cm x 110 cm x 2 cm
BLUE POOLS, Stainless Steel & Acrylic, 115 cm x 115 cm x 7 cm, LED
"SAM" stainless steel 300 cm x 120 cm x 25 cm
MINI-LEGS III , Limited Edition of 4 plus 1 AP, stainless, steel, acrylic 122 cm x 56 cm x 38 cm
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PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED AT ARTOFACT GALLERY
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GLACIER, stainless steel & Mother of Pearl, 111 cm x 37 cm x 3 cm
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COPPER GORGE, Copper & steel & clear coat, 100 cm x 100 cm x 4 cm
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FLOWER II, stainless steel & acrylic, 94 cm x 94 cm x 8 cm
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"OUT OF THE FRAME III" stainless steel & acrylic, 95 cm x 95 cm x 5cm
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HORIZON II, stainless steel & copper, Edition of II, 200 cm x 77 cm x 27 cm
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"ERUPTION, stainless steel & Mother of Pearl, 100 cm x 100 cm x 2 cm
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"GALAXY", stainless steel, acrylic, glitter, resin, 122 cm x 100 cm x 4 cm
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"OCEAN, stainless steel & Mother of Pearl, 78 cm x 78 cm x 3 cm
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"THE VOYAGE I" , COR-TEN & Stainless Steel, 180 cm x 70 cm x 100 cm, kinetic sculpture
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FLOATING SPIRAL 9, COR-TEN & Stainless Steel, 170 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm, kinetic sculpture
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BALANCED, Kinetic Sculpture, COR-TEN & stainless steel, 180 cm x 120 cm x 120 cm
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"THE VOYAGE II", COR-TEN & Stainless Steel, 185 cm x 60 cm x 100 cm ,kinetic sculpture, LED
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"SHIP COVE / MERETOTO" , COR-TEN & Stainless Steel, kinetic sculpture, 190 cm x 70 cm x 110 cm, LED
FLOATING SPIRAL 12, COR-TEN & Stainless Steel, LED, kinetic sculpture, 170 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm
"THE VOYAGE III", COR-TEN & Stainless Steel, 188 cm x 106 cm x 106 cm, kinetic sculpture, LED
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"SPIRAL 17", spiral series ,COR-TEN Steel, 205 cm x 70 cm x 70 cm
"THE GUARDIAN" COR-TEN / steel /stainless , glass, LED lighting, 195 cm x 26 cm x 26 cm
LEAF M , 150 cm x 40 cm
LEAF L, 170 cm x 64 cm
LEAF XL, 195 cm x 62 cm
steel / stainless,
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