Lothar Osterburg
Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Arts

Academic Program Affiliation(s): Studio Arts

Academic Expertise: Studio Arts

Area of Specialization: Printmaking / Photographic Printmaking

Biography:
Diploma with excellence, Hochschule für bildende Künste, Braunschweig, Germany. Master printer in etching and photogravure. Artist in residence at MacDowell Colony (1996, 1997, 2002), Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (1999), Anderson Ranch Arts Center (1996). Numerous international solo and group exhibitions. Taught at Columbia University (2002–02) and Lacoste School of the Arts, France; teaches regular workshops at colleges and arts organizations across the United States. (1999– ) Visiting Associate Professor of Studio Arts.

Interests:

Research Interests: Photogravure; Other "alternative" photographic print techniques.; Print collaborations with artists

Teaching Interests: Printmaking (intaglio); Combinations of printmaking, photo, digital media, book, and sculpture.

Other Interests: Sculpture; Film / video / animation; Music

Highlights:

2008-03-29 — Performance
"Piranesi" a stop motion animation with music by Elizabeth Brown was performed at Issue Project Room in Brooklyn, March 28th and 29th.
"Piranesi" is celebrating the artistic process in a tribute to the 18th century printmaker and architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
A DVD of "Piranesi" is available:
Website: http://www.lotharosterburgphotogravure.com

2008 — Publication
DVD of "Piranesi" released. (see "performance on 3/29/08 for description)
Website: http://www.lotharosterburgphotogravure.com