Lars Vester

Lars Vester

  • Artist’s Statement

    My more recent works are derived from imagined memory.

    My main source of inspiration doesn't come from nature, but from  the endless potential of the oil painting process.

    I try to not let myself think too much during the  process, but trust my intuition instead. My main focus is on expressing the moment, while exploring the emotional context of the natural world. This is often achieved through the essence of light and its fleeting qualities.

  • Biography

    Lars Vester is a Danish born artist living in Brisbane, working predominantly in the medium of oils.
     
    Upon graduating from the Aarhus Art Academy in Denmark, he completed his studies via an Apprenticeship of Art Direction, Graphic Design and Illustration at The Masters Group, Denmark.
     
    Lars’s work is often constructed from memory and past impressions of the environment, with a particular focus on expressing the moment through the ephemeral qualities of colour and light.
     
    Lars has had a number of successful exhibitions in both Europe and Australia, including various solo, group and 
    Award Shows.  
     
    His work is represented in several private and corporate collections around the globe.

  • Influences

    J.M.W. Turner
    The Skagen Painters, Denmark (P.S. Krøyer,  Michael & Anna Ancher etc.)

  • Awards

    2024: Finalist - Brisbane Rotary Art Show
    2024: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Landscape Category
    2024: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Figurative Category
    2024: Gallery Finalist Lethbridge 20000
    2024: Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
    2023: Highly Commended - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
    2023: 3rd. Place Overall - Light Space & Time 13th Annual SeaScapes Art Exhibition
    2023: 2nd. Place, Painting Category - Light Space & Time 13th Annual SeaScapes Art Exhibition
    2023: Gallery Finalist- Lethbridge 20000
    2023: Finalist - Royal Queensland Art Society Landmarks, Landscapes & Personalities 2023 
    2023: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Landscape Category
    2023: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Figurative Category
    2023: Finalist - Brisbane Rotary Art Show 
    2022: Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
    2022: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Landscape Category
    2022: Finalist - The Doyles Art Award Figurative Category
    2022: Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
    2022: Gallery Finalist- Lethbridge 20000
    2021:  Finalist - Brisbane Portrait Prize
    2021:  Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge Landscape Prize
    2021:  Gallery Finalist- Lethbridge 20000
    2020: Winner - Brisbane Portrait Prize Salon des Refusés Selectors Choice
    2020: Highly Commended - Lethbridge 20000
    2020: 1st Place - Painting Category, Light Space & Time 10th Seascapes Art Exhibition
    2020: 3rd Place Overall - Light Space & Time 10th Annual SeaScapes Art Exhibition
    2020: Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time 10th Annual CityScapes Art Exhibition
    2019:  Finalist - Brisbane Portrait Prize
    2019:  1st Place - Painting Category, Light Space & Time 9th Annual CityScapes Art Exhibition
    2019:  2nd Place Overall - Light Space & Time 9th Annual CityScapes Art Exhibition
    2019:  Special Recognition Award - Light Space & Time 10th SeaScapes Art Exhibition
    2019:  10th Place Overall - Light Space & Time 9th Annual Landcapes Art Exhibition
    2019:  Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time 9th Annual Landcapes Art Exhibition
    2018:  Winner - Best Oil, Rotary Art Spectacular
    2018:  Winner - Artworld Landscape Prize 
    2018:  Finalist - Clayton Utz Art Award
    2018:  Gallery Finalist - Lethbridge 10000
    2018:  Special Recognition Award - Light Space & Time 8th Annual Nature Art Exhibition
    2018:  Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time CityScapes Art Exhibition
    2018:  Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time CityScapes Art Exhibition
    2017:  Special Merit Award - Light Space & Time Nature Art Exhibition
    2017:  Special Recognition Award - Painting Category, Light Space & Time Nature Art Exhibition
    2017:  Runner Up - Artworld Landscape Prize
    2017:  Special Merit Award- Light Space & Time SeaScapes Art Exhibition
    2017:  Special Merit Award- Light Space & Time SeaScapes Art Exhibition  
    2017:  Finalist Brisbane Art Prize
    2015:  Finalist Rotary Art Spectacular
    2014:  Finalist Clayton Utz Art Award
    2014:  Gallery Finalist, Lethbridge 10000
    2013:  Finalist Clayton Utz Art Award 
    2013:  Judges Choice Award, St. Sebastian’s Spring Art Exhibition
    2013:  Highly Commended, Lethbridge 10000
    2013:  Salon des Refuses, Bay of Fires Art Prize
    2012:  Gallery Finalist Lethbridge 10000.
    2012:  Shortlist, Bayside Art Show Awards.
    1982-1987: 5 time Winner, European Movement International, Annual Youth Art Competition.
    1982:  Winner, ESA/NASA ‘Man & Space’ European Youth Art Prize.
     

  • Exhibitions

    SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
    2016 - Westfield Carindale, Brisbane QLD
    2016 - Indooropilly Shopping Town, Brisbane QLD
    2015 - Westfield Carindale Brisbane QLD.
    2015 - Westfield Garden City, Brisbane QLD.
    2014 - Brisbane Modern Art Gallery, Brisbane QLD.
    2014 - Westfield Carindale Brisbane QLD.
    1990 - The Art Foundation of the Joint Association of Danish Consumer Cooperatives (FDB) - Viby, Denmark.
    1986 - The Gift Gallery - Grenå, Denmark.
    1985 - Havlund Centre - Grenå, Denmark. 
     
    GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
    2024: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2024:: Finalists Exhibition - Doyle's Art Award, Firth Park Community Centre, Somerset Drive Mudgeeraba QLD.
    2024: Finalists Exhibition - Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Queen Street Brisbane QLD.
    2024: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 20000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2023: Finalists Exhibition - Doyle's Art Award, Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Mudgeeraba, QLD
    2023: Finalists Exhibition - Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Queen Street Brisbane QLD.
    2023: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 20000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2023: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2022: Finalists Exhibition - Doyle's Art Award, Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Mudgeeraba, QLD.
    2022: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2022: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 20000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.. 
    2021:  Finalists Exhibition - Brisbane Portrait Prize, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD. 
    2021:  Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge Landscape Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2021:  Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2020: Brisbane Portrait Prize Salon Des Refuses - The Royal Art Society, Brisbane, QLD.
    2020: Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 20000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.   
    2019:  Finalists Exhibition - Brisbane Portrait Prize, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD. 
    2018:  Finalists Exhibition - Clayton Utz Art Award, Clayton Utz Brisbane, QLD.
    2018:  Artworld Landscape Prize Exhibition - Artworld Studio Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2018:  Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2018:  Finalists Exhibition - Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Queen Street Brisbane QLD.
    2017:  Finalists Exhibition - Brisbane Art Prize, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Brisbane QLD.
    2017:  Rush Art Competition Exhibition - Gympie Regional Gallery, Sunshine Coast QLD.
    2017:  Evolve’ 48th Annual Art Show - Brisbane Grammar School Centenary Hall, Brisbane QLD.
    2017:  Ocean Shores Art Expo - Ocean Shores Public School, NSW 
    2017:  Artworld Landscape Prize Exhibition - Artworld Studio Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2016:  ‘Impressions’ 47th Annual Art Show - Brisbane Grammar School Centenary Hall, Brisbane QLD.
    2015:  ‘Discover’ 46th Annual Art Show 2015 - Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane QLD. 
    2015:  Finalists Exhibition, Rotary Art Spectacular - Waterfront Place, Brisbane, QLD.
    2015:  Lions Club Art Spectacular - Westfield Garden City, Brisbane, QLD.
    2015:  Clayton College Art Show - Juggler’s Art Space, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD.
    2014:  Finalists Exhibition - Clayton Utz Art Award, Clayton Utz Brisbane, QLD. 
    2014:  Yeronga Art Show - St Sebastian’s School, Brisbane, QLD.
    2014:  ‘Sapphire’ 46th Annual Art Show - Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane QLD.
    2014:  Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD. 
    2014:  Group Exhibition - Brisbane Modern Art Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2013:  Finalists Exhibition - Clayton Utz Art Award, Clayton Utz Brisbane, QLD.
    2013:  Downlands College Art Exhibition - Downlands College, Toowoomba QLD.
    2013:  St. Sebastian’s Spring Art Exhibition - St. Sebastian’s School, Brisbane QLD.
    2013:  ‘Illuminate’ 45th Annual Art Show - Brisbane Grammar School. Brisbane QLD.
    2013:  Group of Five Exhibition - Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2013:  Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2012:  Group Exhibition - NeoGallery, Mt Coolum, QLD.
    2012:  Finalists Exhibition - Lethbridge 10000 Art Award, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, QLD.
    2012:  Group Exhibition - ‘Art by the River’ St. Ita’s Catholic School, Brisbane, QLD.
    2012;  Bayside Art Show - Melbourne VIC.
    2012:  Group Exhibition - NeoGallery Stand, Art Expo Brisbane, QLD
    1993:  Tasmanian Art Award - Eskleigh, TAS.
    1981 - Finalists Exhibition - ESA/NASA ‘Man & Space’ Youth Art Prize, Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

  • Website

    larsvester.com

Showing all 3 artworks

Lars Vester

Gentle Dawn of a New Age (Byron Bay NSW)
91 x 61 x 5 cm Framed: 96 x 66 x 5 cm Oil on Linen $4,950.00

Lars Vester

Echoes of Silence (Golden Beach Caloundra)
76 x 152 x 5 cm Framed: 81 x 158 x 5 cm Oil on Linen $6,950.00

Lars Vester

Wild Horse View (Glasshouse Mountains)
76 x 152 x 5 cm Framed: 76 x 152 x 5 cm Oil on Linen $4,950.00