Olivier
Rasir was born in Belgium in 1973. He
moved to Australia in 1995 where he
started painting in 2004.
Rasir
uses his materials with an insightful
ability having developed a distinctive
technique of abstract painting. Emotion
is transformed into Rasir’s gesturally
charged compositions which range from
subtle, fluid harmonies through to
refreshingly vibrant strengths. He
builds his canvases through multiple
layering of colour and texture, which he
gradually pares back to reveal a hidden
velocity from within. He uses linear
rhythms to reflect the urban mechanisms
of Sydney life captured in full flight.
Summer Scape was painted
to celebrate the change of seasons.
Achieved by painting with mixed media
including oil paint, charcoal, ink and
acrylic..
Olivier wanted to capture
the energy that the landscape can
reveal. He invites the viewer on a
journey when they observe the subtle
interchange of composition and colour.
To engage with the landscape yet look
for the secrets that lie within the
painting.
Olivier hopes that it is
a never ending journey of discovery.
Rasir has been collected by corporate and private collections in Sydney,
Brisbane and Belgium and has provided a number of works for the Marriott hotel
group.
"We see a lot of contemporary art, and as a well known
art critic for the Australian said on a number of occasions " the more art you
see the more you are likely to choose good from mediocre ". Since buying a large
painting from Olivier Rasir we have seen a number of his other works and believe
that the excellent technique and quality of them is maintained throughout."
– Prue Allen, former president of
NSW Art Gallery Society.
Featured Publications
Vogue
Living, Australia 2009
Trends, Australia 2009
The Daily Telegraph HOME, Australia 2009
Human Rights Defender, Australia 2005
Also featured in show 'Personalities' on France 24 (French cable-tv Channel)
2008.
Solo
Exhibition:
2009
Brandling Street Studios, Alexandria Sydney.
