About The Artist.

Objective

For Olav Lunde it is important that people's personal physical or mental conditions does not prevent them from being part of the experience of art. He feels that everyone has right to the inspiring feeling of knowing that a fellow human being has created something so that he or she will have a new experience. This is the reason why Olav Lundes public art sculptures not only can be seen but also experienced with hearing and touch.

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Method
Olav Lunde's works are unique objects that aim to express a thought or feeling. For public commissions, he prefers that the piece is specifically created for that location to create or enhance its identity.
In his production, Olav extensively uses recycled material that previously had a function in other contexts, such as in a machine or tool. He finds a particular beauty in allowing things to continue living, to be up-cycled, in the form of art.
His sculptures are often interactive in that they can change and be influenced. This method can add engagement and meaning to the expression, and it also provides an extra challenge for him as an artist.
The materials Olav works with are predominantly various types of metal, sometimes combined with wood, mosaic, stone, or concrete. His works acquire a unique patina through various, often entirely self-developed, techniques.

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Professional background
Olav Lunde has experience and broad knowledge from several creative fields including art, literature, design, communication, and media. During the years he was involved in building what was once Scandinavia's largest communication agency, he produced marketing and informational materials of various kinds for several of the world's largest companies.
In his roles as an artist, creative leader, and project manager, he is accustomed to working on large projects with many stakeholders for a variety of purposes, both nationally and internationally, in contexts ranging from small to very large.
Primarily, he has worked in Sweden but has also collaborated with international artists in various constellations.