Artist’s Statement
My more recent works are derived from imagined memory.
My main source of inspiration doesn't come from nature, but from the endless potential of the oil painting process.
I try to not let myself think too much during the process, but trust my intuition instead. My main focus is on expressing the moment, while exploring the emotional context of the natural world. This is often achieved through the essence of light and its fleeting qualities.Biography
Lars Vester is a Danish born artist living in Brisbane, working predominantly in the medium of oils.
Upon graduating from the Aarhus Art Academy in Denmark, he completed his studies via an Apprenticeship of Art Direction, Graphic Design and Illustration at The Masters Group, Denmark.
Lars’s work is often constructed from memory and past impressions of the environment, with a particular focus on expressing the moment through the ephemeral qualities of colour and light.
Lars has had a number of successful exhibitions in both Europe and Australia, including various solo, group and
Award Shows.
His work is represented in several private and corporate collections around the globe.Influences
J.M.W. Turner
The Skagen Painters, Denmark (P.S. Krøyer, Michael & Anna Ancher etc.)
Awards
2024: Finalist - Brisbane Rotary Art Show
2024: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Landscape Category
2024: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Figurative Category
2024: Gallery Finalist Lethbridge 20000
2024: Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
2023: Highly Commended - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
2023: 3rd. Place Overall - Light Space & Time 13th Annual SeaScapes Art Exhibition
2023: 2nd. Place, Painting Category - Light Space & Time 13th Annual SeaScapes Art Exhibition
2023: Gallery Finalist- Lethbridge 20000
2023: Finalist - Royal Queensland Art Society Landmarks, Landscapes & Personalities 2023
2023: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Landscape Category
2023: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Figurative Category
2023: Finalist - Brisbane Rotary Art Show
2022: Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
2022: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Landscape Category
2022: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Figurative Category
2022: Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
2022: Gallery Finalist- Lethbridge 20000
2021: Finalist - Brisbane Portrait Prize
2021: Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
2021: Gallery Finalist- Lethbridge 20000
2020: Winner - Brisbane Portrait Prize Salon des Refusés Selectors Choice
2020: Highly Commended - Lethbridge 20000
2020: 1st Place - Painting Category, Light Space & Time 10th Seascapes Art Exhibition
2020: 3rd Place Overall - Light Space & Time 10th Annual SeaScapes Art Exhibition
2020: Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time 10th Annual CityScapes Art Exhibition
2019: Finalist - Brisbane Portrait Prize
2019: 1st Place - Painting Category, Light Space & Time 9th Annual CityScapes Art Exhibition
2019: 2nd Place Overall - Light Space & Time 9th Annual CityScapes Art Exhibition
2019: Special Recognition Award - Light Space & Time 10th SeaScapes Art Exhibition
2019: 10th Place Overall - Light Space & Time 9th Annual Landcapes Art Exhibition
2019: Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time 9th Annual Landcapes Art Exhibition
2018: Winner - Best Oil, Rotary Art Spectacular
2018: Winner - Artworld Landscape Prize
2018: Finalist - Clayton Utz Art Award
2018: Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge 10000
2018: Special Recognition Award - Light Space & Time 8th Annual Nature Art Exhibition
2018: Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time CityScapes Art Exhibition
2018: Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time CityScapes Art Exhibition
2017: Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time Nature Art Exhibition
2017: Special Recognition Award - Painting Category, Light Space & Time Nature Art Exhibition
2017: Runner Up - Artworld Landscape Prize
2017: Special Merit Award- Light Space & Time SeaScapes Art Exhibition
2017: Special Merit Award- Light Space & Time SeaScapes Art Exhibition
2017: Finalist Brisbane Art Prize
2015: Finalist Rotary Art Spectacular
2014: Finalist Clayton Utz Art Award
2014: Gallery Finalist, Lethbridge 10000
2013: Finalist Clayton Utz Art Award
2013: Judges Choice Award, St. Sebastian’s Spring Art Exhibition
2013: Highly Commended, Lethbridge 10000
2013: Salon des Refuses, Bay of Fires Art Prize
2012: Gallery Finalist Lethbridge 10000.
2012: Shortlist, Bayside Art Show Awards.
1982-1987: 5 time Winner, European Movement International, Annual Youth Art Competition.
1982: Winner, ESA/NASA ‘Man & Space’ European Youth Art Prize.
Exhibitions
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2016 - Westfield Carindale, Brisbane QLD
2016 - Indooropilly Shopping Town, Brisbane QLD
2015 - Westfield Carindale Brisbane QLD.
2015 - Westfield Garden City, Brisbane QLD.
2014 - Brisbane Modern Art Gallery, Brisbane QLD.
2014 - Westfield Carindale Brisbane QLD.
1990 - The Art Foundation of the Joint Association of Danish Consumer Cooperatives (FDB) - Viby, Denmark.
1986 - The Gift Gallery - Grenå, Denmark.
1985 - Havlund Centre - Grenå, Denmark.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2024: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2024:: Finalists Exhibition - Doyle's Art Award, Firth Park Community Centre, Somerset Drive Mudgeeraba QLD.
2024: Finalists Exhibition - Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Queen Street Brisbane QLD.
2024: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 20000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2023: Finalists Exhibition - Doyle's Art Award, Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Mudgeeraba, QLD
2023: Finalists Exhibition - Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Queen Street Brisbane QLD.
2023: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 20000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2023: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2022: Finalists Exhibition - Doyle's Art Award, Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Mudgeeraba, QLD.
2022: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2022: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 20000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD..
2021: Finalists Exhibition - Brisbane Portrait Prize, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD.
2021: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2021: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2020: Brisbane Portrait Prize Salon Des Refuses - The Royal Art Society, Brisbane, QLD.
2020: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 20000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2019: Finalists Exhibition - Brisbane Portrait Prize, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD.
2018: Finalists Exhibition - Clayton Utz Art Award, Clayton Utz Brisbane, QLD.
2018: Artworld Landscape Prize Exhibition - Artworld Studio Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2018: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2018: Finalists Exhibition - Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Queen Street Brisbane QLD.
2017: Finalists Exhibition - Brisbane Art Prize, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Brisbane QLD.
2017: Rush Art Competition Exhibition - Gympie Regional Gallery, Sunshine Coast QLD.
2017: Evolve’ 48th Annual Art Show - Brisbane Grammar School Centenary Hall, Brisbane QLD.
2017: Ocean Shores Art Expo - Ocean Shores Public School, NSW
2017: Artworld Landscape Prize Exhibition - Artworld Studio Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2016: ‘Impressions’ 47th Annual Art Show - Brisbane Grammar School Centenary Hall, Brisbane QLD.
2015: ‘Discover’ 46th Annual Art Show 2015 - Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane QLD.
2015: Finalists Exhibition, Rotary Art Spectacular - Waterfront Place, Brisbane, QLD.
2015: Lions Club Art Spectacular - Westfield Garden City, Brisbane, QLD.
2015: Clayton College Art Show - Juggler’s Art Space, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD.
2014: Finalists Exhibition - Clayton Utz Art Award, Clayton Utz Brisbane, QLD.
2014: Yeronga Art Show - St Sebastian’s School, Brisbane, QLD.
2014: ‘Sapphire’ 46th Annual Art Show - Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane QLD.
2014: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2014: Group Exhibition - Brisbane Modern Art Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2013: Finalists Exhibition - Clayton Utz Art Award, Clayton Utz Brisbane, QLD.
2013: Downlands College Art Exhibition - Downlands College, Toowoomba QLD.
2013: St. Sebastian’s Spring Art Exhibition - St. Sebastian’s School, Brisbane QLD.
2013: ‘Illuminate’ 45th Annual Art Show - Brisbane Grammar School. Brisbane QLD.
2013: Group of Five Exhibition - Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2013: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2012: Group Exhibition - NeoGallery, Mt Coolum, QLD.
2012: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
2012: Group Exhibition - ‘Art by the River’ St. Ita’s Catholic School, Brisbane, QLD.
2012; Bayside Art Show - Melbourne VIC.
2012: Group Exhibition - NeoGallery Stand, Art Expo Brisbane, QLD
1993: Tasmanian Art Award - Eskleigh, TAS.
1981 - Finalists Exhibition - ESA/NASA ‘Man & Space’ Youth Art Prize, Louvre Museum, Paris, France.Website
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