The illustrations of olaf hajek book online at best prices in india on. In flowerheads case, the simple layout is a wise choice, as hajeks work is so complex and imageladen, that the fewer distractions the better. For example, there is flowerhead and black antoinettealso the names of his 2009 and 2012 monographs, respectively. Olaf hajeks first monograph, flowerhead is chock full of his eclectic, electric colorful work. Limited edition print golden light 3 editions 375 856 incl. If you continue, we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all lumas websites. It presents an extensive collection of his commercial work as well.
His elegant, figurative, colourful, textural work holds a strong sense of character and fine art sensibility. May 25, 2010 flowerhead is olaf hajeks first monograph. Olaf hajek s first monograph, flowerhead is chock full of his eclectic, electric colorful work. The book presents his advertising and editorial work, commercial portraits, and fashion illustration as well as personal art that he created exclusively for the book. In these works, hajek is expressing his own, very modern visionthe idea of the universe within, the secret garden of our internal lives. The book is full of advertising, editorial, commercial portraits, fashion illustration, and rarely seen personal work from over the past three years of hajek s long illustration career. With painterly, playful illustrations, hajek draws readers in, keeping them reading as he shares historical, medicinal and scientific facts about seventeen different flowers and their uses over time. The work of olaf hajek book online at best prices in india on. What is most impressive to me is that while the book contains both commissioned illustrations and personal fine art works, the two categories are virtually impossible to differentiate upon first glance.
His colorful work is infused with a folkloristic naivety and freshness and can be seen in publications such as the new york times, in. Olaf hajek is a germanbased illustrator, painter, artist, graphic designer and author. Olaf hajek is one of germanys most renowned illustrators and has, through countless works, developed his personal and. Olaf hajek, werft2, berlin, germany solo exhibition 2011 dark clouds are gathering, whatiftheworld gallery, cape town, south africa solo exhibition 2010 flowerhead, direktorenhaus, berlin, germany solo exhibition 2010 masquerade, marcia wood gallery atlanta, usa solo exhibition 2009 illustrative 09 berlin, germany 2008. Olaf hajek is currently one of the worlds most successful and wellknown.
Hajek uses folk culture, mythology, religion, history, and geography to explore the opposition between imagination and reality within our culture. He seems to have put these figures through a kind of transcendental xray machine. Antoinette birds, picture from the series flowerhead by olaf hajek, lumas artist. Flowerhead the illustrations of olaf hajek olaf hajek is one of the worlds most successful illustrators. Olaf hajek is currently one of the worlds most successful illustrators.
Last by olaf hajek i love books, books to read, my books, berlin. Olaf hajek works exhibitions for sale instagram about contact. Olaf hajek works exhibitions for sale instagram about. Buy flowerhead by hajek, olaf author hardcover on 01mar2010 by olaf hajek isbn. In his new childrens book, olaf hajek introduces young readers to the world of flowers and healing plants. See more ideas about olaf, illustration art and artist. Already supported and played by dan curtin, ian pooley, alexi delano, trickski, axel boman, ian pooley, tony lionni and more. The book presents his advertising and editorial work, commercial portraits, and fashion illustration as. Olaf hajek illustration cook book of french baker in stockholm. Strange flowers black paradise by olaf hajek lumas.
An amazing source of inspiration for any aspiring illustrator. If you access his website, you will see a great variety of works, ranging from art, books, portraits, fashion, maps. March 2020 my new picture book flower power olaf hajek. The illustrations of olaf hajek olaf hajek s debut monograph flowerhead is being released in europe in feburary, 2010 by gestalten. Jan 28, 2010 olaf hajeks debut monograph flowerhead is being released in europe in feburary, 2010 by gestalten. Nov 08, 2011 olaf hajeks first monograph, flowerhead presents an extensive collection of his commercial work and personal art that he created exclusively for the book. Olaf hajek was born in north germany along the frontier to denmark, and now resides in his homeland, london and new york. Olaf hajek s debut monograph flowerhead is being released in europe in feburary, 2010 by gestalten. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
I first came cross olaf hajek s work 2 years ago by accident while doing some research for project that involved fashion and nature, and i fell in love with his work, it is simply extraordinaire, i have not seen anything like it. Olaf hajek foggia, italien 1985 at first sight the olaf hajeks artwork enchant the viewer with the densely told mystery of filigree painting. The international release follows shortly in march, 2010. Dec 22, 2012 this pin was discovered by vivian larkins. In flowerhead s case, the simple layout is a wise choice, as hajek s work is so complex and imageladen, that the fewer distractions the better. Hajek s pictures, drawn in a folk art style, are full of life, populated by insects, birds, fruits and fairy tale figures, illuminating the uniqueness of nature the pictures are accompanied by interesting texts that underline the cultural and. Jun 15, 2012 black antoinette is a collection of olaf hajek s most recent work that was created over the last three years. Born in north germany, hajek splits his time between his homeland, london, and new york. The book is a collection of hajek s most recent work created over the last three years. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and art.
Hajeks art evokes feeling of findings out of old field books and a scenery of ancient times. The book is full of advertising, editorial, commercial portraits, fashion illustration, and rarely seen personal work from over the past three years of hajeks long illustration career. Art and illustration graphic design illustration olaf pablo picasso religion human art berlin character concept graphic design illustration olaf pablo picasso religion human art berlin character concept. About the work flowerheads olaf hajek is a magician with colours, a virtuoso illustrator and a storyteller. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Olaf hajek was born in north germany along the frontier to denmark, and now resides in berlin, cape town and new york. Flowerhead is due out in february through gestalten. His talent has made him work with big names like montblanc, vogue, rolling stone among many others. Olaf hajek s fantastical and mesmerising art is familiar to many adults. Flowerhead by hajek, olaf author hardcover on 01mar. Olaf hajek s fantastical and mesmerizing art is familiar to many adults.
Olaf hajek is an outstanding illustrator with unique creations. Berlin gallery gestalten space has on display works by german artist olaf hajek as his new book black antoinette. Olaf hajek is a germanbased illustrator, painter, artist, graphic designer, and author born in north germany, hajek lives in germany, london, and new york city. Apr 2, 20 olaf hajek was born in north germany and now resides in his homeland, london and new york. Buy flowerhead by olaf hajek from waterstones today. Despite the diversity of his clientele, hajek makes no aesthetic compromises. Nov 01, 2011 olaf hajek is one of the worlds most successful illustrators. The great egret by olaf hajek lumas, inspirierende kunst. The book presents his advertising and editorial work, commercial portraits, and. Flowerhead was hajeks first book released in europe february 2010 by gestalten. Olaf hajek plays with stylistic and illustrative elements from different eras and cultural origins, using the wellknown in a contemporary and ingenious way.
Whilst studying graphic design, olaf quickly realized he did not want to be sitting in front of a computer all day and moved into illustration. Originally studying to be a graphic designer, olaf switched to illustration and taught alongside the likes of punk fashion legend, vivienne westwood. Strange flowers black paradise, picture from the series flowerhead by olaf hajek, lumas artist lumas uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. Olaf hajek is one of the worlds most successful illustrators. Hajek s illustrations have been featured in publications like the. Portions of bibliographic data on books is ed by ingram book group inc. Strange flowers black paradise, picture from the series flowerhead by olaf hajek, artist of. Whether hajek dresses angelical cherubs in mexican wrestler masks or adorns hairstyles with vibrant ecosystems of birds, butterflies, and flowers, his magical realism enriches the perspective of anyone viewing his work. Each page in this oversized, gorgeous picture book. Consisting mostly of advertising and editorial contracts, commercial portraits, and fashion illustration, the examples in this book showcase a remarkable style that has become more free and painterly during this time. His colorful work is infused with a folkloristic naivety and freshness and can be seen in publications such as the new york times, in advertisements for companies such as bacardi and even on postage stamps.
Olaf hajeks fantastical and mesmerising art is familiar to many adults. By extracting elements from his worldly travels and his love of mythology, cultural traditions and different eras of art history, germanbased artist and illustrator olaf hajek creates wildly colorful and fantastical paintings. Born in north germany, hajek lives in germany, london, and new york city. Olaf hajek was born in north germany and now resides in his homeland, london and. The magic of natures healers by olaf hajek and christine prexmann, translated by jane michael. Search for library items search for lists search for. Olaf hajek, is a gorgeous paean to the work of this supremely talented berlinbased illustrator. Now young readers can enjoy his work while learning about the fascinating health benefits of flowers they encounter every day. Overflowing with his signature editorial work, commercial and fashion illustration plus exclusive personal work made for the book.
Olaf hajek is a germanbased illustrator, painter, artist, graphic designer, and author. About the artist the new york times, the guardian, forbes, rolling stone, suddeutsche magazin, and stern are just a few of the publications whose pages have been graced with olaf hajek. Encompassing elements of naive art and surrealism, and always featuring large amounts of flora, the work of this artist is now highly sought after. Olaf hajek was born in north germany and now resides in his homeland, london and new york. His work can be seen in publications including the new york times and the guardian, in advertisements for companies such as bacardi and daimler benz as well as on stamps for great britains royal mail. Apr 01, 2010 flowerhead is olaf hajeks first monograph. Inside the artwork is mostly editorial contracts and commercial portraits and melds his influences from west african and latin american art. Buy little gurus by olaf hajek illustrator online at alibris.