"Virus" Drawing
Drawing, Pastel on Paper
20.9 W x 18.9 H in
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Mediums:
Drawing, Pastel on Paper
Rarity:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
20.9 W x 18.9 H x 0.1 D in
Ready to Hang:
No
Frame:
Not Framed
Authenticity:
Certificate is Included
Packaging:
Ships Rolled in a Tube
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Germany.
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Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information
Name: Benjamin Ortleb
Year of Birth: 31.8.1965
Place of Birth: Berlin, Germany
Residence: Kleinmachnow
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Profile
Interdisciplinary artist, educator, and musician with a strong foundation in visual arts, music production and teaching. Decades of experience in creative practice, combining fine art, digital media, and sound. Dedicated to fostering artistic expression in educational environments while maintaining an active independent artistic career.
Artistic Experience
• Began painting seriously at age 15
• First exhibition at the Berliner Philharmonie at age 17
• Continuous practice in painting, graphic art, and mixed media
• Freelance artist with a focus on expressive and experimental forms
• Participation in exhibitions and independent projects
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Teaching Experience
• Since 2013: Teacher of Art, English and Music at a primary school in Berlin
• Since 1998: Art workshop instructor in private schools and youth facilities
• Focus on creative development, interdisciplinary learning, and visual literacy
Music Production & Sound Design
Profile
Versatile musician and producer with a background in instrumental performance and digital composition.
Skills & Expertise
• Instruments: oboe, soprano saxophone, keyboards
• Music production, remixing, and sound design
• Film scoring and audiovisual composition
Experience
• Award-winning remix artist on Metapop (sponsored by Native Instruments)
• Independent music producer since 2012 (Electronica, House, Jazz, Ambient)
• Composer for short films and multimedia projects
• Participant in international music and soundtrack competitions
Releases
• Multiple solo albums available on Bandcamp under own name
ART - Current Subjects / Themes
1. Film Stills
The use of computer-generated imagery initially inspired the development of large-scale paintings based on visual templates. My current work draws on film stills, fragments, and press photographs sourced from newspapers, books, and cinema.
The conceptual focus lies in examining violence and catastrophe by translating these moments into a new aesthetic context. Scenes of horror and fear are reinterpreted through a visual language that blends disturbance with fascination.
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