Benjamin Ortleb

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 instrument...

2013 – State Examination (Teaching Qualification), Germany
2007 – 2012 – M.A. & B.A. in Education (Art and English), University of Potsdam
Master’s Degree – Institute of Art in Context, Berlin University of the Arts
2000 – Qualification as Webmaster
1991 – Degree in Graphic Design
Study of nude painting under Andre Bednarczik, Berlin
Summer studies in lithography at the Salzburg Summer Academy under Werner Otte

One man shows

1983 Musikerfoyer der Berliner Philharmonie
1984 Praxis Dr. Karimi-Kreuter, Galerie Laubach Berlin
1985 Dresdner Bank
1986 Praxis Dr. Cornelia Wolschner
1987 Café Odeon
1988 Firma Krone Berlin
1989 Haus Olszewski
1990 Software AG Berlin
1992 Galerie für Energien aller ART
1993 Galerie "At the roof", 1st. Set, Nürnberger Versicherungen Berlin, Galerie "At the roof", 2nd. Set, Musikerfoyer der Berliner Philharmonie
1994 Galerie "At the roof", 3rd. Set. Colloquium Galerie Wannsee, Praxis Dr. Frohloff
1995 Galerie "At the roof", 4th.u.5th. Set
1996 Hotel Steigenberger Berlin
Galerie "At the roof", 6th. Set
1997 Bork & Partner Potsdam, Bali-Kino Zehlendorf, Galerie "At the roof", 7th. Set
1998 Kammerspiele Kleinmachnow
1999 Galerie "At the roof", 8th. Set
2000 Steinway & Sons Berlin
2001 Galerie "At the roof" 9th. Set
2002 Galerie Romstedt, Potsdam
2003 Landtag Potsdam, Gallery San, Kyoto
2004 Praxis Dr. Ulli Wolschner, Galerie "At the roof", 10th. Set
2006 Potsdamer Landtag, Galerie "At the roof", 11th. Set
2009 OD-OS Retina Care Unlimited, Teltow
2012 Bali-Kino Zehlendorf - "Tense (E)motion on Canvas"
2013 Trafo.1 Galerie Falkenhagen "Grooves-Musical Portraits on Vinyl", Bali-Kino Zehlendorf - "Der (Stil...