Olfus

Biography

Hampton Olfus, Jr.

 Hampton R. Olfus, Jr. a Washington, D.C. native creates works of art that are influenced by many artistic styles. Olfus works in a variety of media. He studied art at Prince George's Community College, in Largo, Maryland. After leaving college he immersed himself in the Metro D.C. area’s art scene. Hampton and his wife Susan lived in Charleston, S.C., from 2009 – 2017, during that period he continued to exhibit and work within Charleston’s art community. In 2017, they moved back to the D.C. metro area, aka the D.M.V.

 Since 1975 Hampton has professionally exhibited his art, nationally and internationally, and worked with art organizations, within the public and private sectors.  Art is an integral part of his life. “In the words of Olfus, 'Let art be art, fresh and new, no egos or selfish wants just the artist pure spirit.'.

ARTIST STATEMENT

   Over the past twelve years, I’ve been working with acrylic paint, ink, pencil and mixed media. During this time period, I was inspired by an assortment of topics, while repeating one of my mainstay topics, music, and culture. I enjoy creating in the moment, because it allows the intuitive sensibilities too be part of the process.    I bring an eclectic aesthetics with me into the studio, which I transfer into what I create, and share with the audience. My passion and emotions, guided by my skill set, is what I aspire to transfer, visually to the viewer, through the media.

Hampton R. Olfus, Jr.

Artist

GALLERY REPRESENTATION

Anacostia Art Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Framed Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio

Kulture Gallery, Waldorf, Maryland

Just Looking Gallery, Hagerstown, Maryland

Fine Arts and Antiques, Las Vegas, Nevada

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