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.[1]
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| Born | January 11, 1974 |
| Other names | Zoooooz |
| Education | FH-Aalen (Mechatronic/Technical Editor) |
| Occupation | Contemporary Artist |
| Website | http://www.zoooooz.de/ |
Early life
editZoooooz was born on January 11, 1974,[2] to Helmuth Zulehner and Karin Zulehner in Neresheim, West Germany. He grew up in Heidenheim and was fond of art since childhood.
Career
editAfter 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.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
Wire Art
editZoooooZ 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 [6] 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 [7]
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Art on a beer mat: the Heidenheim coaster lid by ZoooooZ
editThe Heidenheimer Deckel [8] 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
editIntroduction
editArt 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.
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
editHowever, there were also times when creative art suffered badly as a result of abuse. Depictions of extremely idealised bodies led to unrealistic ideals[10] 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
editIn 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
editOne 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
editArt 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.
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| Title | Date |
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| Art exhibition in the Heidenheim Elmar Doch Haus public library | 14-25 June 2004[11] |
| Art exhibition in the Schwäbisch Gmünd City Library | 2-14 August 2004 |
| Exhibition and auction at the Tanner Denkfabrik (Lindau) in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières | 17-18 October 2008 [12] |
| 10. art bodensee Messe Dornbirn, Austria | 23-25 July 2010 [13] |
| 12. art bodensee with contemporary accents, Messe Dornbirn, Austria | 13-15 July 2012 [14] |
| Art at the Ayuntamiento de Icod de los Vinos Teneriffe | 10 May 2016[15] |
| The biggest Pizza Story with over a hundred drawings in cooperation with Maria Uberstein | 2020 - 2023[16] |
| The cooperation with Helge Tischer - Ingo Weiß | 19 December 2020[17] |
| The cooperation with Minovuz (musician / rapper) CD cover drawings | 1 March 2022 [18] |
| Fotoshooting in Wonderland 13 | 31 March 2022 [19] |
| Kunst und Kultur in der Neu-Ulmer Innenstadt | 7-8 May 2022 [20] |
| Bodrum Art Fair | 24-27 August 2022 [21] |
| Hotel Einsmehr in Augsburg | 20 September 2022[22] |
| GUARDIANS OF DREAMS | 28 October - 3 November 2022[23] |
| Digital exhibition Moon Art Fair in Hamburg | 28-30 October 2022 [24] |
| Jerry Burger bar Cape Town (Südafrika) | 11 November 2022 [25] |
| Parkside Guesthouse Ladismith (Südafrika) | 24 December 2022[26] |
| ADRENOCROMO for dinner | 28 November - 4 December 2022[27] |
| BRAIN CAKE 2022 International Contemporary Art Exhibition | 28 December 2022[28] |
| Paints for La Hong Nhut | 30 December 2022 [29] |
| The cooperation with Maria Vicente Recas support for her project with several drawings which are partly exhibited in the Cello Wein&Co Bar in Heidenheim | 19 February 2023[30] |
| EuroExpoArt 7 2023: VERNICE ART FAIR ROMAGNA FIERE, FORLÌ Marzo 2023 Copertina rigida – Stampa grande | 2 March 2023[31] |
| Porträts von Siggi Schwarz and Friends. Siggi Schwarz – 50 years of Rock & Roll (Schlossarkaden Heidenheim) | 3-4 March 2023[32] |
| Porträts der Vorstände des Kanuclub Heidenhein e.V. Im Clubhaus | 3-4 March 2023[33] |
| #8 ARTIST CLOSE UP Contemporary Art Magazine | Jun 29, 2023 [34] |
| Time Square New York | 2023 [35] |
| Digital exhibition The Captivating Abstract Art of ZoooooZ | 19 May 2023[36] |
| 12th Art Tours International | 2023 [37] |
| ARTMOSPHERE "The Art Perspective" 35th edition | 2023 [38] |
| HomeCare - Ambulanter Pflege- und Betreuungsdienst | 17 August 2023[39] |
| ATIM Winter 2024: Anniversary ISSUE | 2024 [40] |
| ARTMOSPHERE "The Art Perspective" 36th edition | 2024 [41] |
| Auction together with the Lions Club in South Africa in favour of a little boy suffering from cystic fibrosis to pay for medication for his treatment. | 10 May.2024 [42] |
| Kickboxing meets Art in Aalen - at Sports Club Viper - Slawka Wittmer | 28 May.2024 [43] |
| Homecare revisited in 2024 and the entire head office bathed in living art from the entrance to the furthest broom cupboard | 2024 [44] |
| Permanent exhibition Picture exhibition, fun sports and paintings in acrylic in the Sportwerk Giengen. | 6. Juni 2024 [45] |
| A bath in colour at Café Cut. A colour exhibition with a life drawing. | 6 July to 31 of August 2024 [46] |
| Permanent exhibition in the Felsen Drinks & Co. bar. | July 2024 [47] |
| Group exhibition of four renowned artists - Mumzy - Maria Überstein, ZoooooZ - Roland Zulehner, Olga Missioura and Konstantin Vornoskov. Art and joie de vivre from Heidenheim at the Redhead Days 2024 in Tilburg | 25 August 2024 [48][49] |
| Kunstverein Heidenheim Members Exhibition Interplay Historical Contemporary | 20 September to 27 October 2024 [50] |
| Sports and cultural days in Giengen an der Brenz, picture exhibition and drawing for children | 26 to 27 October 2024 [51] |
| Haloween at the Café Cut in Giengen | 11 to 30 October 2024 [52] |
| Mumzy and ZoooooZ part of M.A.D.S ANTHOLOGY “The Last Decade, 2015-2025”. | 2015 - 2025 [53] |
Personal life
editRoland 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.[54]
References
edit- ^ "Artbook ZoooooZ page 8".
- ^ "Roland Zulehner Art". fineartamerica.com. Fine Art America. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Artbook ZoooooZ page 10".
- ^ "ARTMOSPHERE Page 66".
- ^ "Art Talk 16".
- ^ "Faszinierende Fraktale in Mathematik und Natur".
- ^ "Unterricht Wassily Kandinsky".
- ^ "Heidenheimer Deckel".
- ^ "Sport in der Antike".
- ^ "Jugendlicher Körperkult – Hungern, pumpen, posten".
- ^ "Altes Rathaus".
- ^ "Tanner Denkfabrik Galerie 2008".
- ^ "Art Bodensee 2010".
- ^ "12. art bodensee with contemporary accents".
- ^ "la voz de tenerife norte".
- ^ "The biggest Pizza Story".
- ^ "The cooperation with Helge Tischer". nordthueringen.de. Red.
- ^ "Artist Minovuz on Boomplay".
- ^ "Wonderland13 Shop Ulm".
- ^ "Kunst und Kultur in der Neu-Ulmer Innenstadt".
- ^ "BAF 2022".
- ^ "Einsmehr Hotel".
- ^ "GUARDIANS OF DREAMS 2022".
- ^ "MOON ART FAIR Info Exhibitors".
- ^ "JERRYs".
- ^ "Parkside Guesthouse".
- ^ "ADRENOCROMO for dinner 2022".
- ^ "BRAIN CAKE 2022".
- ^ "Am Rosenhof".
- ^ "Cello Wein&Co Bar in Heidenheim".
- ^ "EuroExpoArt 7 2023: VERNICE ART FAIR ROMAGNA FIERE".
- ^ "Siggi Schwarz – 50 years of Rock & Roll (Schlossarkaden Heidenheim)".
- ^ "Porträts der Vorstände des Kanuclub Heidenhein e.V. Im Clubhaus".
- ^ "#8 ARTIST CLOSE UP Contemporary Art Magazine Page 27".
- ^ "Time Square New York".
- ^ "The Captivating Abstract Art of ZoooooZ".
- ^ "12th Art Tours International Page 114-115".
- ^ "ARTMOSPHERE "The Art Perspective" 35th edition Page 66-76".
- ^ "HomeCare - Ambulanter Pflege- und Betreuungsdienst".
- ^ "ATIM Winter 2024 Anniversary ISSUE Page 106-107".
- ^ "ARTMOSPHERE "The Art Perspective" 36th edition Page 66-76".
- ^ "Auction together with the Lions Club in South Africa".
- ^ "Kickboxing meets Art in Aalen".
- ^ "Homecare art project".
- ^ "Sportwerk".
- ^ "Café Cut".
- ^ "the Felsen".
- ^ "the Redhead Days Festival".
- ^ "Bilder auf dem Redhair Festifal in Holland".
- ^ "Artclub Heidenheim".
- ^ "Sportwerk Giengen Photo".
- ^ "Café Cut Photo".
- ^ "Instagram Matilde Artcurator".
- ^ "Médecins Sans Frontières events".