artists to watch
Dan Olfe Julian, California An artful journey often starts with a simple
acumen into play to create art. He updates
first step. When Dan Olfe and his wife, Julie,
his approach as technology changes.
moved into a new contemporary house with
By utilizing a variety of two- and three-
many white walls, they commissioned an artist
dimensional computer programs, he
friend, Susanne Flowers, to make a quilt for
continues to produce unique designs marked
their living room. That first quilt enlivened the
by strong graphics and bold color choices.
walls, and it struck a note within Olfe. Since he had recently retired from a career as an engineering professor, he had both time and interest to create art quilts for the other walls.
This artist also has built an impressive exhibition resume. His works have been included in Quilt National, Art Quilt Elements, and a host of other prestigious shows.
Today, just as he did at the outset of his journey in 1997, Olfe brings his computer Hillcrest Cinemas 39 x 70 inches, 2014
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