Art in transition: Oliver Dorfer returns to hand drawing

Art in transition: Oliver Dorfer returns to hand drawing

The Austrian artist Oliver Dorfer returns to his roots to demonstrate an impressive return to hand drawing with his current exhibition “stringproject” at the Galerie im Schmiede in Pasching. In a time when computers and technology offer endless creative possibilities, Dorfer remains true to the “aura of the original” that only comes from the craftsmanship of an artist. How krone.at reported, in his new works, which are presented in large and medium-sized formats, Dorfer shows clear and authentic drawings that are interwoven with associative objects and expressive landscapes. His innovative reverse glass painting combines comics and art history to create lively, dynamic compositions.

A look behind the scenes of creativity

Dorfer is not only concerned with the production of images, but with the entire creative process. In a conversation with Martin Hochleitner, he explains that the conception phase of his works is crucial. This phase consists of collecting ideas, sketches and digital processing before the final composition is created. How oliver-dorfer.com Dorfer is convinced that the basis of his work lies in drawing, which shapes his works with a personal and unique style. In an artistic environment increasingly dominated by digital media, he emphasizes the importance of physical materials and craft techniques over digital image creation.

Meanwhile, Dorfer also shows a critical attitude towards artificial intelligence in art and emphasizes that it has no place for him. In today's exhibition it is clear that his aim is not only to create art, but also to promote dialogue about the role of painting in a rapidly changing world and about the value of traditional techniques in times of digitalization.