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Jan Kolata

Prof. Jan Kolata (geb. 1949, Immenstadt) is a painter with a nationwide reputation and high exhibition activity. He stands out in his generation with his approach, exploring the interaction of color and space. Vita and reputation of the artist Jan Kolata has been a constant on the art scene for decades. His works are continuously presented in museums and art halls. From 1970 to 1977 he studied as a master student at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. He was able to distinguish himself early on and received art scholarships, including a coveted guest studio at the Villa Romana in Florence. Various awards followed. Until his retirement in 2016, Jan Kolata held a professorship for painting at the University of Dortmund. The artist lives and works in Düsseldorf. What is special about Jan Kolata's art: strategy and chance, structure and dynamics In his work process, Jan Kolata works both analytically strategically and with the moment of chance. By layering colors and shapes, the artist creates intense abstract works. However, they are never restless; instead, they clearly reveal structures and create depth effects. "It's not the dimensions of a painting that play the decisive role for me, what's more important is how the space in the paintings develops." – Jan Kolata Jan Kolata's works are independent compositions with a distinctive contemporary aesthetic. The artist...