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Roland Dirk Zulehner or Zoooooz (born January 11, 1974) is a German contemporary artist. He is known for using bright colors and playful motifs inspired by the Pop Art movement and artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
Early life
Zoooooz was born on January 11, 1974, to Helmuth Zulehner and Karin Zulehner in Neresheim, West Germany. He grew up in Heidenheim and was fond of art since childhood.
Career
After graduating in Technical Content Creation in 1999 from the University of Applied Sciences, Aalen. Zoooooz started working as a consultant for a large corpo, Zoooooz started working as a consultant for a large corporation in Germany. Eventually, he left his job as a consultant and started to explore his artistic side. He chose acrylic paint as his preferred medium due to its quick-drying properties, which suited his style.
He gained recognition in 2004 for his first solo exhibition in Stuttgart. Soon after, Zoooooz started to attract clients and other artists from the country. Zoooooz has exhibited in numerous art galleries in Germany as well as internationally. His art has been published in various publications, including Art Magazine.
Zoooooz's work is usually characterized by bold, graphic style and bright colors, and his paintings feature happy and humorous subjects. He has been compared to other known contemporary artists such as Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami.
= Wire Art
=ZoooooZ works with the Idea, do not force the Material und follow the Forms it loves to have. Wire loves chaotic round shapes twisted into themselves, repeating themselves over and over again. A mathematician sees the world of fractals here. Flowers and nets are created. ZoooooZ has developed a classic still life from this, a playful bowl from which the apples roll out, bananas and cherries are created from the simplest coils of wire fixed with pure acrylic on a canvas. The Coloring is made to express the Form. Kandinsky's study of colour
= Art on a beer mat: the Heidenheim coaster lid by ZoooooZ
=The Heidenheimer Deckel is an innovative idea by the artist Roland Zulehner, known under his artist name ZoooooZ. This creative initiative aims to print works of art on beer mats, making them accessible to everyone as advertising and art. The beer mat, in its standardised size, is neither too big nor too small and is ideal as a small souvenir or gift.
The idea behind the Heidenheimer Deckel is to bring art to places where it normally has no place or is often overlooked. By combining works of art with landmarks from the city of Heidenheim, a unique and local art project is created that reflects both the culture and the history of the city.
ZoooooZ, known for its vibrant colours and playful motifs, has created a platform with the Heidenheimer Deckel that presents art in an accessible and everyday way. These beer mats are not only practical utensils, but also small works of art that bring joy and creativity to people's everyday lives.
The Heidenheimer Deckel is a perfect example of how art and everyday life can merge to find new and inspiring ways to experience and appreciate art.
= Art and sport are best friends
=Introduction
Art and sport are two fields that have little in common at first glance. However, a closer look reveals that the two disciplines share a deep connection. This connection manifests itself in the depiction of sporting activities in art as well as in the creative interpretation of sporting themes.
Historical development
People have been fascinated by drawings and paintings from the world of sport for centuries. In ancient times, athletes were immortalised in sculptures and mosaics, while idealised bodies were depicted in paintings during the Renaissance. These depictions often reflected the social ideals and ideas of beauty of their time.
Critical phases and new approaches
However, there were also times when creative art suffered badly as a result of abuse. Depictions of extremely idealised bodies led to unrealistic ideals of beauty and social pressure. This phase encouraged artists to break new ground and develop alternative representations.
One example of a creative approach is the depiction of a cat that wants to have a beach body in her story and therefore shows various exercises in pictures. This humorous and inspiring depiction shows how art and sport can be combined in a playful way.
Modern interpretations
In modern art, there are numerous examples of creative explorations of sporting themes. One particularly imaginative example is the depiction of a heavy, tricky and dangerous opponent in the form of a currywurst facing a boxer in a fight. This depiction symbolises the daily challenges and temptations that athletes face and humorously shows the fight against unhealthy habits.
ZoooooZ and the promotion of the sporting spirit
One outstanding example of the combination of art and sport is the ‘ZoooooZ’ project. This project has set itself the task of introducing children to sport in a playful yet serious way. Through art without false role models. With creative and diverse ideas, children are encouraged to get involved in sport and exercise while having fun. Smudgy the house cat is the model for several drawn sporting exercises.
Conclusion
Art and sport really are best friends. Both areas inspire each other and offer countless opportunities for creative expression. Whether through humorous presentations, critical analyses or inspiring projects - the combination of art and sport enriches both disciplines and shows how diverse and fascinating this friendship can be.
Personal life
Roland Dirk Zulehner's and his creative partner in an active role is Maria Uberstein, a South African artist who has been cooperating with him since February 2020. His social causes include donating his artwork to charity and organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières. Roland has been caring for his mother with dementia at home since 2018.
References
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- Roland Zulehner
- 1974 in Germany
- Neresheim
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- List of members of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
- SV Ried
- Jesuits
- Culture of Austria
