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Olaf Mueller
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Olaf Mueller is one of the region’s premier photographers and in 2009 he was catapulted into the Hong Kong art scene with a series of visually potent and critically successful ne art work. Mueller juxtaposes conventional photographic methods with modern digital technologies to create surreal and visually potent compositions. The artist has developed a process which is both physical and digital: building pioneering theatrical shoot locations and later enhancing them through digital stitching to complement his concept and vision. Mueller is represented by The Cat Street Gallery, one of the most important spaces for international contemporary art in Hong Kong. His rst series was exhibited at both the gallery and at the Hong Kong International Art Fair in 2010. Taking inspiration from the Dragon Garden Heritage site and featuring Kay Tse as his muse, the series has entirely sold out setting a new precedent for photographic artwork at the Gallery. Later in 2010 the artist created a second body of artwork inspired by champagne for the Charity Exhibition Art Smile organized by The Cat Street Gallery to benet Operation Smile China Medical Mission. Of the various artworks on display in the group exhibition. Mueller’s work generated the most commercial and critical attention. The signature work of the series sold at auction for over $160,000 HKD. June 2011 will see Olaf Mueller take centre stage for his rst solo exhibition at The Cat Street Gallery. The works will be shot and created over the course of 8 months in spectacular locations throughout China. Mueller has received over 22 Honorable Mentions at the International Photography Awards, New York, won the Kee Fashion Competition in 2008 and June 2011 will see his rst solo exhibition at The Cat Street Gallery.

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Languages Spoken english
Location Hong Kong
Gender male
English Name Olaf Mueller
Member Since January 21, 2008
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Languages Spoken
english
Location (City, Country)
Hong Kong
Gender
male
Member Since
January 21, 2008