Roland Zulehner

Roland Dirk Zulehner or Zoooooz (born January 11, 1974) is a German contemporary artist. He is known for using bright colors and playful motifs inspired by the Pop Art movement and artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

Roland Dirk Zulehner
BornJanuary 11, 1974 (age 49)
Neresheim, Germany
Other namesZoooooz
EducationFH-Aalen (Mechatronic/Technical Editor)
OccupationContemporary Artist
Websitehttp://www.zoooooz.de/

Early life

Zoooooz was born on January 11, 1974,[1] to Helmuth Zulehner and Karin Zulehner in Neresheim, Germany. He grew up in Heidenheim and was fond of art since childhood.

Career

After graduating in Technical Content Creation in 1999 from the University of Applied Sciences, Aalen. Zoooooz started working as a consultant for a large corpo, Zoooooz started working as a consultant for a large corporation in Germany. Eventually, he left his job as a consultant and started to explore his artistic side. He chose acrylic paint as his preferred medium due to its quick-drying properties, which suited his style.

He gained recognition in 2004 for his first solo exhibition in Stuttgart. Soon after, Zoooooz started to attract clients and other artists from the country. Zoooooz has exhibited in numerous art galleries in Germany as well as internationally. His art has been published in various publications, including Art Magazine.

Art for La Hong

Zoooooz's work is usually characterized by bold, graphic style and bright colors, and his paintings feature happy and humorous subjects. He has been compared to other known contemporary artists such as Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami.[2]

Notable work/exhibitions
TitleDate
Kunstausstellung in der Stadtbibliothek Heidenheim Elmar Doch Haus14-25 June 2004
Kunstausstellung in der Stadtbibliothek Schwäbisch Gmünd2-14 August 2004
Ausstellung und Auktion in der Tanner Denkfabrik (Lindau) zu gunsten Ärzte ohne Grenzen17-18 October 2008
10. art bodensee Messe Dornbirn, Austria23-25 July 2010
12. art bodensee with contemporary accents, Messe Dornbirn, Austria13-15 July 2012
Art at the Ayuntamiento de Icod de los Vinos Teneriffe10 May 2016
The biggest Pizza Story with over a hundred drawings in cooperation with Maria Uberstein2020 - 2023[3]
The cooperation with Helge Tischer - Ingo Weiß19 December 2020[4]
The cooperation with Minovuz (musician / rapper) CD cover drawings1 March 2022
Fotoshooting in Wonderland 1331 March 2022
Kunst und Kultur in der Neu-Ulmer Innenstadt7-8 May 2022
Bodrum Art Fair24-27 August 2022
Hotel Einsmehr in Augsburg20 September 2022
GUARDIANS OF DREAMS28 October - 3 November 2022[5]
Jerry Burger bar Cape Town (Südafrika)11 November 2022
Parkside Guesthouse Ladismith (Südafrika)24 December 2022
ADRENOCROMO for dinner28 November - 4 December 2022[6]
BRAIN CAKE 2022 International Contemporary Art Exhibition28 December 2022[7]
Paints for La Hong Nhut30 December 2022
The cooperation with Maria Vicente Recas support for her project with several drawings which are partly exhibited in the Cello Wein&Co Bar in Heidenheim19 February 2023[8]
EuroExpoArt 7 2023: VERNICE ART FAIR ROMAGNA FIERE, FORLÌ Marzo 2023 Copertina rigida – Stampa grande2 March 2023
Porträts von Siggi Schwarz and Friends. Siggi Schwarz – 50 years of Rock & Roll (Schlossarkaden Heidenheim)3-4 March 2023[9]
Porträts der Vorstände des Kanuclub Heidenhein e.V. Im Clubhaus3-4 March 2023[10]
Digital exhibition Moon Art Fair in Hamburg28-30 October 2022
Digital exhibition The Captivating Abstract Art of ZoooooZ19 May 2023[11]
12th Art Tours International2023
HomeCare - Ambulanter Pflege- und Betreuungsdienst17 August 2023[12]

Personal life

Roland Dirk Zulehner's life partner is Maria Uberstein, a South African artist that has been with him since February 2020. His social causes include donating his artwork to charity and organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières.

References

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