Ditmar Hoerl - Paia Contemporary Gallery

Ditmar Hoerl

Original Artwork

About The Artist
Ditmar Hoerl’s awards include The Jim Winters Award for 3-D Design and the Ambassador Award given by the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center. Since 2001, Ditmar’s work has been exhibited in over 20 shows across the United States. His sculptures have been featured in The Contemporary Museum (Hawaii), Schaeffer International Gallery, Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, and at the University of Hawaii.

Artist Statement
Many of my pieces involve the viewer as a participant in experiencing the work. Passively or actively, a person can make the piece as intriguing as they choose. Either by moving themselves, or as in some outdoor installations, letting the environment move and change the work. Visual illusion, or what I call “mental” illusion, often comes into play to offer another layer of participation. Challenging or questioning the norm, then offering an alternative. Encouraging the viewer to “think out of the box”. Literally taking a visual departure from what is regular consideration, or offering up a concept that may inspire, or even require, a different way of thinking. Much of my work also allows a quiet, contemplative interaction. Giving a visual focal point for individual meditation and thought. The work offers something to soothe your mind or engage it. Questioning. Wondering. Leaving it up to the individual to decide their own level of participation.

Collections
The Pilchuck Glass School
Honolulu Academy of Arts

Select Exhibitions
2011-1996 Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, Maui, HI – Outdoor installations, juried and invitational exhibits.
2010 Selected Artist, Paia Contemporary Gallery, Maui, HI.
2009 Pilchuck Glass School, Juried Annual auction, Stanwood, WA.
2009 Art Maui Juried Exhibition, Schaeffer Gallery, Maui, HI.
2008 International Shoebox Exhibition, Invitational, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI.
2008 Art Maui Juried Exhibition, Schaeffer Gallery, Maui, HI.
2006 Artists of Hawaii Juried Exhibition, Honolulu, HI. – Award for 3d Design. Purchased for Honolulu Academy of Arts Permanent Collection.
2006 The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, HI.
2004 Pilchuck Glass School, Juried Annual auction, Stanwood, WA.
2004 The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, HI.
2003 Art Maui Juried Exhibition, Schaeffer Gallery, Maui, HI. (State Foundation on Culture and Arts purchase)
2003 Pilchuck Glass School, Juried Annual auction, Stanwood, WA.
2002 Art Maui Juried Exhibition, Schaeffer Gallery, Maui, HI.
2001 Art Maui Juried Exhibition, Schaeffer Gallery, Maui, HI.