Exhibition OilpantingRealism – Olga Morlang at the Old Watch
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Oil painting that tells stories: Realism with a personal touch
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the Old Watch in the Traunstein Town Hall will transform into a resonance chamber for representational painting: Under the title OilpantingRealism, the artist Olga Morlang presents works that shed new light on realism from the perspective of the artwork, allowing for an intense art experience.
Introduction: From seeing to understanding
The exhibition atmosphere of the Old Watch – clear spatial effect, calm light, concentrated hanging – sharpens the eye for color temperatures, edges, and materiality. Realistic oil painting meets precise observation here: Morlang uses light-shadow contrasts, glazing layers, and impasto accents to fill still lifes, landscapes, and animal motifs with narrative density.
Artist biography and classification
Olga Morlang, born in Kazakhstan, has been painting since 1985 and completed a three-year art school as well as seminars at the Nevzorov Museum. Her artistic practice includes oil painting and watercolor; thematically, her works range from flower motifs to landscapes. Most recently, she presented a solo exhibition entitled Paintings and More at the House of Guests in Inzell; admission was free. In the art historical context, Morlang works with the means of figurative realism and a craft-grounded painting style that recalls traditional studios while emphasizing personal motives.
Work analysis: Color, form, material
In the oil paintings, a clear, representational drawing dominates, shaped by colored halftones and subtle highlights. Materiality arises from the interplay of opaque and semi-transparent layers: floral surfaces appear velvety, water reflects through cool highlights, animal furs display a tactile, almost sculptural texture. Here, realism serves not merely as a depiction but as a carrier of mood and memory – an aesthetic experience that rewards both close viewing and distance.
Curatorial perspective and communication
The spatial structure of the Old Watch – an urban exhibition space with an intimate layout – supports a clear sequencing of themes. For personal artwork observation, a comparison of the different genres is recommended: How does Morlang vary light direction between still lifes and landscapes, how does she differentiate edges, how does she apply colored shadows? Short focused rounds per work group are suitable for families and educational guests to approach image structure, composition, and brushwork.
Location and setting
The Old Watch in the Town Hall ground floor at Stadtplatz 39 in Traunstein is an established exhibition venue in the city. It offers quiet conditions for concentrated viewing and is centrally located with good accessibility. Previous shows attest to the room's suitability for painting and graphics; capacity and use are geared towards exhibitions.
Conclusion
OilpantingRealism promises a rich encounter with realistic oil painting: craftsolid, atmospherically precise, and thematically diverse. Those who wish to explore color values, lighting, and materiality in peace will find a rewarding exhibition here. Take the opportunity to experience the images in person – for a cultural enrichment and a lasting aesthetic experience.
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