Olaf Trier, born in 1974 in Marburg an der Lahn, Germany, is a freelance writer and painter. He is based in Cologne.
Utilising the unique qualities of oil paints he creates abstract paintings that captivate art enthusiasts with their vibrant colours and intricate details. His pieces are designed to successfully withstand both the test of time and the discerning viewers critical gaze in search for depth; evoking moods such as calm amidst chaos, profound reflection or an explosive burst of energy. New works are shown regularly in the context of solo exhibitions, usually in Cologne.
Every now and then you can catch occasional glimpses of his work on Instagram at olaf_trier_artist.
Beyond painting Olaf channels his creativity into writing engaging books and constructing meticulously detailed true-to-scale plastic models—a craft that first introduced him to oil paints years ago.