Meet Ole

Ole Ukena is a German conceptual artist that lives and works in Bali, Berlin and Brasil. Ukena interweaves a variety of media including text, sculpture, installation, drawing, photography & video. His diverse practice combines elements of humor and self-knowledge with the 1970s traditions of conceptual art and minimalism.

Drawing influence from art history, philosophy, spirituality and the various cultures he has lives in, Ukena explores the phenomenon of interrelating opposites. 

He confronts the viewer with aesthetically interesting pieces and ever-changing diverse materials the reveal their underlaying narrative structure without imposing the viewer to read endless paragraphs about the concept, all information is usually given within the material and title. 

Humor and irony are key ingredient in his work to form entry points that lead to deeper layers of meaning that are a commentary on the times we live in. 

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