Mike Okay
Subtitle: toy stories
By: mit einem Text von Katharina Lorenz
Contributors: Lorenz, Katharina, author; Valerius Gallery (Luxembourg)
Publisher: Valerius Gallery
Published: 2020
Place of publication: Luxembourg
Language: ger
Number of pages: 85
ISBN-13: 9783000660795
Subjects: German Painting; Modern Painting; Exhibitions; Automobiles in art
Other titles: Toy stories
Description: Mike Okay (b. 1980) is a German painter, born in Halle, Germany. He has studied design at the University of Art and Design Burg Giebichenstein, in Halle. In his work Mike Okay focuses on nostalgic moments and quotations from the childhood and youth of his generation (80's - 90's). He is fascinated by the inexperienced hand, like that of a child. Geometric shapes, abstract animals, balls of wool, cars in matchboxes and toys in general are recurring motifs which are formed in a very bold, carefree and informal way. His works often resemble a children?s room in disorder. Exhibition: Valerius Gallery Luxembourg (09.07.-15.08.2020)
Notes: Catalog of an exhibiton held at the Valerius Gallery, Luxembourg, from October 17 - November 14, 2020