Olaf Hajek explores Africa

After a successful showing at Whatiftheworld in Cape Town, renowned illustrator, Olaf Hajek’s latest collection of otherworldly paintings is on show at Joburg’s Co-op.

The Berlin-based illustrator and figurative painter produced the works on show specifically for Whatiftheworld. And the original paintings as well as a series of prints are available for purchase.

We at VISI are mesmerised by the series of new works, where Olaf has combined the magic of Africa and it’s natural beauty with a darker look at the continents social and political reality.

Whatiftheworld further explains the artist’s technique: ”Working between the borders of reality and imagination, Hajek reshapes the rough with the smooth, creating dreamlike tableaux that are skillfully rendered in his signature use of color and technique.”

The exhibition at Co-op is on until 31 August.

More information: www.whatiftheworld.com, +27 (21) 448 1438 and Co-op and www.co-opjoburg.com, +27 (0)11 023 0336