Exhibition 459

Nick Olsen
From A to B

June 18, 2004 - July 10, 2004

New paintings and sculpture




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Nicholas Olsen

1968 - Born Brisbane, Qld.

1986-89 - Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts, Academy of the Arts, QUT

Individual Exhibitions
2004 - From A to B, Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane
2003 - Town and Country: recent paintings and sculpture, Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane
2002 - todayland, Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane
2001 - Still Life/Cityscape, Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane
2000 - Skyline 1999, Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane
1999 - Cityscapes, Space 42, West End, Brisbane
1998 - City Silouhettes, Doggett Street Studio
1997 - Views from the Freeway, Doggett Street Studio
1997 - Urban Landscapes, Australian Perspectives Gallery
1996 - Recent Painting, Australian Perspectives Gallery
1995 - Recent Painting and Drawing, Australian Perspectives Gallery
1994 - Urban Landscape, Doggett Street Studio

Selected Group Exhibitions
2004 - rubbish: recycling as art, Global Arts Link, Ipswich
2003 - High Court Centenary Art Exhibition, Canberra
1997 - Urban Urban, Space 42, West End
1998 - Christmas Exhibition, Doggett Street Studio
1999 - Selected Artists, Smith & Stonely, Stratton St
1998 - Christmas Exhibition, Doggett Street Studio
1997 - Five Brisbane Artists, Australian Perspectives Gallery
1996 - The Big Deal, Doggett Street Studio

Collections

Wesley Hospital Art Foundation, Brisbane
J. Crew Collection, New York, USA
Pacific Coal, Brisbane
Global Arts Link, Ipswich

Awards

Churchie Art Prize Old Boys Award, 1994
Nudgee College Art Prize, Highly Commended, 1999
Nudgee College Art prize, 1st Prize, 2001





When travelling a well worn route through the familiar environment of Brisbane streets certain images along these routes are repeatedly noticed. It may be a particular traffic light,building or even a time of day- just trivial images of daily life in Brisbane. But quite often these mundane images evoke memories or emotions that are far from trivial. I am exploring the power of familiarity to conjure memories that are stored up from our past. Being the 10th exhibition at Doggett St Studios , I am trying to re-trace my steps and find out how I got from A to B as an artist and as an individual.

1Nick OlsenBirdwood Tce Busstop2004Oil on Board43 x 38.5 cm
2Nick OlsenHale St Tunnel (to Kelvin Grove)2004Oil on Board43 x 38.5 cm
3Nick OlsenBus Depot, Toowong2004Oil on Board38.5 x 43 cm
4Nick OlsenAfternoon Acacias2004Oil on Board43 x 38.5 cm
5Nick OlsenPaddington Street2004Oil on Board43 x 38.5 cm
6Nick OlsenPullenvale Rd Junk2004Oil on Board38.5 x 43 cm
7Nick OlsenBrisbane Traffic2004Oil on Board38.5 x 43 cm
8Nick OlsenHale St Tunnel (ICB)2004Oil on Board43 x 38.5 cm
9Nick OlsenHale St Tunnel II2004Oil on Board43 x 38.5 cm
10Nick OlsenMilton Rd Traffic2004Oil on Board43 x 38.5 cm
11Nick OlsenBack of a truck2004Oil on Board38.5 x 43 cm
12Nick OlsenMoggill Rd 5.15pm2004Oil on Board38.5 x 43 cm
13Nick OlsenRed Hill fire station2004Oil on Board38.5 x 43 cm
14Nick OlsenToowong Cemetary Overpass2004Oil on Board38.5 x 43 cm
15Nick OlsenMoggill Rd morning2004Oil on Board38.5 x 43 cm
16Nick OlsenPaddington Water Tower2004Oil on Board59 x 25 cm
17Nick OlsenWay Out2004Oil on Board55 x 66.5 cm
18Nick OlsenCommonwealth Bank, Kenmore2004Oil on Linen40 x 60 cm
19Nick OlsenBirdwood Tce Post Box2004Oil on Linen25 x 18 cm
20Nick OlsenMilton Rd Junk I2004Oil on Linen25 x 18 cm
21Nick OlsenIndooroopilly Bus2004Oil on Linen18 x 25 cm
22Nick OlsenKingsford Smith Dve Trucks2004Oil on Linen18 x 25 cm
23Nick OlsenRailway Tunnel (Ipswich line)2004Oil on Linen18 x 25 cm
24Nick OlsenMilton Rd Junk II2004Oil on Linen18 x 25 cm
25Nick OlsenSign City2004Oil on Board81 x 164 cm
26Nick OlsenAfternoon City2004Oil on Board80 x 163.5 cm
27Nick OlsenMorning City2004Oil on Board79 x 164 cm
28Nick OlsenHale St Tunnel (to Milton)2004Oil on Board55.5 x 79 cm
29Nick OlsenUrban Construction I2004Charcoal on Board160 x 70 cm
30Nick OlsenUrban Construction II2004Charcoal on Board160 x 70 cm
31Nick OlsenWestern Freeway Overpass2004Oil on Board18 x 15 cm
32Nick OlsenGreen Arrow2004Oil on Board15 x 18 cm
33Nick OlsenTaringa Unit blocks2004Oil on Board15 x 18 cm
34Nick OlsenBaroona Rd, Milton2004Oil on Board18 x 15 cm
35Nick OlsenFamily & the Wattle landscape2004Oil on MDF240 x 480 cm
36Nick OlsenFamily tree2004Acrylic, Ceramic and Wood30 x 20 x 20 cm
37Nick OlsenWishing Chair2004Acrylic, Ceramic and Wood32 x 25 x 10 cm
38Nick OlsenHomeless2004Acrylic, Bitumen and Wood30 x 30 x 20 cm
39Nick OlsenCity tree2004Acrylic, Ceramic and Wood20 x 20 x 10 cm
4592004 - InvitationsNick Olsen - Invite 2004

Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Friday 12noon until 6pm. Saturday 10am until 4 pm. Closed Public Holidays
85 Doggett Street, Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA, 4006 Tel/Fax (07) 3252 9292 info@doggett.com.au