Tom Lohner and the BMW Reiterer dealership, with the help of the foiling company Unite Designs, created something absolutely beautiful, an unprecedented eye-catcher.
The symbiosis of a custom-made work of art on a mobile, technical masterpiece is designed to surprise. The car is now set to inspire throughout 2024 and beyond, showing how a "canvas" breaks its format and comes to life - a symbol of mobilized creativity.
Auctioned for 22.000€ at ORF Sport am Sonntag für Licht ins Dunkel / 10.December 2023
< 120 x 150 cm // Acrylic on canvas >
After Tom Lohner has already implemented projects for “Light in the Dark” with Marcel Hirscher and David Alaba, this year it is again a global star who will develop a personal painting with Tom. This time, the Graz artist will create a visually strong and very personal painting together with slalom and giant slalom world champion Henrik Kristoffersen from the Van Deer Red Bull Sports Team.
The painting by Henrik Kristoffersen is part of an extraordinary portrait series by the artist Tom Lohner, which ranges from Lady Gaga to Tiger Woods to Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger and Vivienne Westwood.
The painting shows the ski star in the middle of the descent of the slalom race, the finish/certain victory just a few meters ahead of him. His energetic gaze is goal-oriented, the motto "No Risk - no Fun" is embedded in his race jersey. The connection between Norway and Austria is united in a specially designed flag, which partly wraps around his racing pants but also subtly integrates his VanDeer - RedBull skis. In addition to the numerous hidden details, the work also visualizes what can be achieved with pure energy, motivation but also joy: Because nothing is impossible!
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< acrylic on cardboard / 17,5 x 16,5 cm >
2023/11
”Huff & Puff into your dreams” - describes the moment before falling asleep. Reality fades away - out of nowhere sleep finds you and figures, shapes, phrases, sounds and movements start to appear out of nowhere.
This specific artwork plays with Tom’s childhood fantasies, probably also inspired by a Mark Ryden artwork from the 90’s.
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< acrylic on canvas / 100 x 200 cm >
Zeus, the ruler of the Olymp and owner of the powerful thunderbolt exchanging energy with his daughter Athene, goddess of wisdom, art and handcraft. Raw energy of a storm meets clever craftsmanship, stored in a power bank ready to be released. Analogies to Odyssey’s and other greek mythologies exist in the painting. The roses on the right stand for the natural beauty of Athena - and vivid, neon colors underline the powerful vision and add even more dynamic to this artwork.
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< coloured sketch, crayon on paper / 29,7 x 21 cm >
2023/07
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<acrylics on canvas / 40 x 30 cm>
04/2023
Prototype artwork #2 of the series “Arcadia”.
The artwork’s observer takes part in the subject matter, as she/he get’s “checked out” by the girl in the shopping cart. This piece resembles a daydream in a random laundry, in which one loses sense of time and space.
I'm Your Daydream wasn't called that arbitrarily, it's about capturing a daydream - a moment in which reality and fantasy combine and become one.
The entire series “Arcadia” deals with exactly this topic, but in the other works the viewer always sees actions of others who are experiencing a “daydream”, it is completely different here with “I’m Your Daydream”. This work plays with the viewer himself as the observer is invited to experience a vision of such a daydream.
We see a young lady placed in a shopping cart in a laundry. This “cart” is normally used for clean laundry - but this time it was used for a different purpose. The lady / “day-dream-dream woman” pushes her shades off her nose and looks at the person opposite (checks us out). Furthermore, the bottom of this shopping cart is covered with warm, bubbling water, which could also be reminiscent of a bathtub situation. There is also a soft padding layer underneath her that makes everything EVEN softer (hence the word “Soft” repeated over and over again). The words “Beauty” and “Illusion” were hidden in the frame of the car - these reflect the title of the work of art.
To make the picture look even more dreamy, various items of laundry fly out of the dryer. These are linked to the title of the artwork.
On the sole of the shoe itself there is “SOS” - a cry for help, so to speak, because this moment is too good to be true.
Another small detail of this “I think I’ve fallen in love with my daydream” message can be found on the glass of a washing drum, because “Love will find you” is written there in two semicircles. This message shows that ultimately everything is always good.
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< acrylic on canvas / 120 x 60 cm >
2023 / 10
In this unreal work of art, the viewer immerses himself in the moment before falling asleep, when the burden of everyday life falls from the shoulders and the thoughts begin to rest. The scene unfolds within the walls of a 1987 open office building in Gainesville, Florida - the artist's hometown.
In the center of the picture, the protagonist floats, freed from the heaviness of everyday life, on his way to a new world of dreams and possibilities. Above him towers a bright light in which is embedded the image's title, "Life is a party," a vivid expression of the optimism and joy of life that permeates the dream state.
There is a wide spiral staircase surrounding the protagonist, on which a lady unusually descends headfirst. She symbolizes the first character one encounters in a dream, and her question mark above her head suggests that she is confused by the unfamiliar scenery. However, unconsciously she is herself a figure in the protagonist's dream.
In the background of the picture, a bus passes by, a symbol of the noisy everyday life that the protagonist leaves behind as he approaches the state of alpha sleep. The books, which represent endless thoughts, remain silent in this moment of calm as the protagonist embarks on a journey into the dream world.
The scene is framed by lush tropical plants, giving the image an exotic atmosphere and reinforcing the contrast between the sober reality of the office building and the magical world of dreams.
Overall, this work of art captures the magical moment when life becomes a party and the lines between reality and dreams begin to blur.
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< acrylics and crayon on paper / 20 x 13 cm >
04/2023
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< acrylics on canvas / 80 x 100 cm >
04/2023
Sharing Gas is part of the series Arcadia / it is prototype artwork #1 of that theme and conveys the moment of daydreaming; in this particular scene - one observes a woman filling up her car with gas. While doing so, her mind wanders off and transforms this scene into a “love story”. She re-invents this in reality rather boring late-night moment into a moment of love at first sight. But it is not only her “dream - man” she finds waiting on the other side of the gas station filling up his muscle car with gas, with this feeling also her car swaps its appearance and loses gravity as she does as well.
The loss of gravity stands for the actual daydream - not real - but its dreamed outcome is very much anticipated.
The artwork’s messages are disguised within it’s typographic elements.
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< acrylic on canvas / 150 x 100 cm >
2023/06
”Welcome the Queen” is part of the series “ A Night at the Burbon Hotel”, showing 13 characters that celebrate at a lavish party in the near future; all of them dressed in a 1920’s style. The collection of artworks take on the theme of “history repeating itself”.
This specific character (the Queen) is one of the main people joining the event. She is the one, that every guest turns their head towards when she walks in through the door, justifying the name of the artwork. The Queen is accompanied by two flamingos, symbolizing beauty, balance and romance. Frequently, these meanings emerge from the striking characteristics they have. Life balance: their effortless grace and ability to stand on one leg represent balance and harmony, just like the artwork’s protagonist does.
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< acrylic on wood panel / 59,4 x 42 cm >
2023/03
Stepping up the stairs - being welcome at a lavish party 1930's style, accompanied by two dachshunds, her car parked below... she gazes towards what may come next (analogy to current events / what will (-did) 2023 bring? With change also don't neglect the opportunities that may rise).
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< acrylic on canvas / 100 x 70 cm >
2022/02
Chapter 9. / part of a 10. piece art series called “A Night at the Burbon”. This specific character is an entertainer, celebrating illusions, creating a WOW for all spectators.
Set in the near future - we find ourselves on an extravagant and excessive event, with people dressed as in the mid 1920’s. History repeats itself.
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< Acrylic on canvas / 100 x 70 cm >
2022/09
Part of the collection “A night at the Burbon”
Every piece features a card from a deck, this time the lucky number Seven. Accompanied by two butterflies she floats through the party and enjoys the moment.
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< acrylic and leaf gold on wood panel / 59 x 42 cm >
2023/02
I am always with you #2 / the image of a guardian angel. The focus is set on the wild but light background created by flying feathers - below, she is embedded within pink-purple floral blossom elements.
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< acrylic on canvas / 100 x 70cm >
2023/07
The Hounds of Excess is the 11th piece of the series A Night at the Burbon Hotel and shows two bachelors celebrating crazy times. The artwork is about the roaring 20’s repeating itself right now.
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< acrylics on canvas / 100 x 70 cm >
2022/10
Part of the series “A Night at the Burbon” this character stands above all the party guests, observing. Flanked by two majestic panthers.
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< acrylic on canvas / 100 x 70 cm >
2022/04
Chapter 3. / part of a 10. piece art series called “A Night at the Burbon”. Lady Flattery is one of the guests that make the series complete; she seems to be above all guests enjoying the night within her own universe.
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< acrylic on canvas panel / 34 x 26 cm >
2023/02
Space Travel is set in a retro-future universe as imagined in the mid ’50s, for one - it’s an hommage towards that era as well as a statement of current outer space missions, which co-inspired this particular artwork.
With the subheader “Join us on your venture”, the theme invites the observer to take part in the proposed space ride.
Two other “fun-shaped” spaceships join the centerpiece.
The artwork is the model from which the Spirit of Styria award was made from.
My biggest project for 2022
10 artworks to cover the tram for the 50 year anniversary of Kronen Zeitung
Fotocredit: Erwin Scheriau
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<120 x 80 cm // acrylic on canvas and the 2 of clubs card>
“Throwing the Dice” / part of the series “A Night At The Burbon Hotel”
09/2022
A dancing couple deeply enjoying their special move - the moment in which they lose themselves within the motion of movement.
< acrylics on Gibson Flying V - lacquered >
2022/10
Art and rock music are united by a one-of-a-kind collaboration, between painter Tom Lohner and the guitar rock legend Joey Zampella of "Life of Agony".
A very special #gibson flying V guitar served as a canvas, showing a nightmare of a young girl in her nightgown. The scene consists of countless details such as a horror figure on the top left and two claws grasping for that little one, who holds tight to her cuddly toy. Further, a vintage radio with Joey's initials makes up a part of the background and therefore sets a "musical" dark, macabre, and in detail illustrated scene.
The guitar's back reads the name of the guitar "The Shadow", it also shows a staircase that vanishes on the very top of the guitar's neck.
#gibsonflyingV #gibsonguitars #flyingv #tomlohner #lifeofagony #theshadow #joeyz #joeyzampella
Auctioned for Licht ins Dunkel
Sold for 20.000€
< acrylic on canvas / 170 x 130 cm >
2022/10
David Alaba in action! A 200% power artwork electrified with positive energy - showing the legendary soccer player after scoring a goal. His message: Thankfull and gratitude to have come to where he currently is. This piece was auctioned off for ORF Licht ins Dunkel Gala 2022.
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< acrylics on canvas / 170 x 130 cm >
2023/01-02
The professor / part of the series: A night at the Burbon hotel / two lions join this character.
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< acrylic and leaf gold on wood panel - wine boards / 180 x 90 cm >
2023/03
The goddess of wine - working title: Wine on the tongue
This artwork is the visualization of the taste of wine - the goddess of wine embodies the rich flavor explosion you receive when wine touches the sensitive taste buds of a tongue and the mind starts spinning its own story to that feeling.
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< acrylic on canvas / 100 x 70 cm >
2022/07
Part of an assignment for the “50 years of Kronen Zeitung” celebration. A combination of 10 artworks representing Styria is featured on the tram driving through Graz.
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< acrylics on canvas / 100x 70 cm >
2022/07
Part of an assignment for the “50 years of Kronen Zeitung” celebration. A combination of 10 artworks representing Styria is featured on the tram driving through Graz.
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< acrylics on canvas / 40 x 50 cm >
2022/07
Part of an assignment for the “50 years of Kronen Zeitung” celebration. A combination of 10 artworks representing Styria is featured on the tram driving through Graz.
Magic Key Mural
Commissioned by the Schell Collection Graz, the 10 x 20m work of art in the form of a magician was created directly at the entrance to the Schlüsselmuseum with the great help of artist Stefan Ehrenreich.
The work is best seen from the roof terrace of the Lendhotel opposite.
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< acrylic on wood panel and sim card / 59,5 x 42 cm >
2022/06
”She shines into where the wind blows” - this phrase - inspired by Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody is split into two parts. Her gaze radiates beyond the artwork’s borders, making it bigger than it already is.
The painting’s message is a positive one, as we should focus if possible more on the positivities that happen around us day by day - shown by clouds and the gazing eyes, rather than linger with negative thoughts from past events, resembled by the dark forest that creates the artwork’s background. The now we live in is something we create ourselves.
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< acrylic on canvas / 50 x 60 cm >
(and the sketch - pencil on paper)
2022/07
My version of Freddie Mercury - including a bunch of little elements to discover.
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< acrylic and gold paint on wood pannel / 60 x 42 cm >
2022/04
The vision of your guardian angel / she will be always with you - no matter where you are and the circumstances. Knowing this you will feel free - it will give you the freedom to do whatever you want whenever you want to. This image might be even a conversation of what you/we all already have inside of you (a state of self-belief).
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< acrylic on canvas / 30 x 40 cm >
2022/05
”The keeper of winter” - also known as nutcracker is placed in a joyful and vibrant winter setting. Lights, descending from the drums placed on the left hero his welcome.
This piece is part of Austria’s nationwide Caritas Christmas card campaign “winter 2022”.
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< acrylic and ink on paper // 42 x 30 cm >
2022/04
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< acrylic on canvas // 40 x 40 cm >
2022/03
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< acrylic on canvas / 100 x 70 cm >
2022/03
Chapter 2 / part of a 10 piece art series called “A Night at the Burbon”.
Set in the near future - we find ourselves on an extravagant and excessive event, with people dressed as in the mid 1920’s. History repeats itself.
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< acrylic on canvas / 90 x 60 cm >
2022 / 02
”Being a fox, this might be a new way how to catch a rabbit”.
Disguised with a Venetian-inspired porcelain mask, this creature has its eyes fixed on a target; a halo hovering above his head (made from leaf gold). The background repeats I “heart” rabbit (icons), showing the fox’s real motivation. But who knows what his hunt and clumsy disguise will bring - therefore one can find a small box with the words “Happy Meal” before him. A small little present containing something special for Mr. Fox, in case his venture turns out to be unsuccessful.
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< acrylics and ink on paper / 50 x 32,5 cm >
2022/12
This was a commission art piece I had to share with you! It shows, as mentioned in the header above super heroes in a shark tank. Of course, there is far more to the story than that, but these are the main elements the theme is about.
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< acrylic on canvas / 40 x 30 cm >
2022/02
Saint Florian the patron of the Austrian firefighters comes and saves the day.
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“The Magician“ part 9 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“Throwing the Dice“ part 7 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“The Entertainer“ part 6 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“I’m in the Now“ part 10 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“The Hounds of Excess“ part 1 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“Ready to go Co-Co“ part 3 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“Fishing a Billionaire“ part 2 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“Snakes and Skull“ part 5 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“Welcome the Queen“ part 8 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< pencil sketch on paper / A4 >
2022/09
Sketch for the “A Night at the Burbon” Series
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< coloured sketch / A4 >
2022/01
“As Above So Below“ part 4 of the series A Night at the Burbon
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< pencil on paper/ 29,7 x 21 cm >
2022 / 01
The sketch for the final painting of "Lady Flattery" / working title "Ready to go Co-Co".
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< acrylic on painting paper / 42 x 30 cm >
2022/03
Tom created this painting for my family, anticipating his family holiday in the sunshine state of Florida in 2022. It shows a very special flamingo painted retro style - an homage to the 50‘s commercials🦩. The artwork was sold right after it hung in their bathroom for almost 1,5 years.
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< acrylics on woodpanel / 70 x 50 cm / and 40 x 30 cm >
2020/11
Vivienne Westwood - not only a fashion icon and trendsetter but to me personally always an inspiration. I am sure she left a positive mark on this world - not only in the world of fashion. My statement to her spirit still vibrating: Thank you for the inspiration over the years - thank you for breaking rules and pushing borders.
posted 30. Dez. 2022
Dog n Girl / Sold
< acrylic on canvas // 40 x 30 cm >
2021/12
Auctioned for Licht ins Dunkel
Sold for 26.000€
< acrylic on canvas / 200 x 150 cm >
2021/10
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< acrylic on canvas / 200 x 150 cm >
2021/11
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< acrylic and fabric on canvas / 51 x 41 cm >
2021/09
“Don’t lose your flowers“is part of the series Magic Mannequin Museum. It shows a moment of calmness during an explosive situation and therefore plays with the saying “Don’t loose your cool.”
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<acrylics on canvas / 33 x 33 cm>
2020
This artwork was exhibited in the Austria pavilion at the WorldExpo2020 in Dubai and resembles that great ideas come from yourself and can burst any light bulb. As it was custom painted for the Expo2020 it shows an Austrian light bulb as well as a light bulb with an Emirate theme inside.
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< acrylic and fabric on canvas / 120 x 260 cm >
2021/09
“Last Vision of the Year“ is part of the series Magic Mannequin Museum. The artwork is about decision-making. There are two minds, both with a unique perspective of how they feel about major brands such as Louis Vuitton e.g. The artwork is very strong in its alignment; the background, created with long consciously designed brush strokes heroes the foreground and underlines drama or expectations.
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< acrylic on woodpanel in a remodeled vintage frame / 45 x 32 cm >
2021/10
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< acrylic and fabric on canvas / 100 x 70 cm / 39,37 x 27,56 inch >
2021/08
“My little Provocateur“ part of the series Magic Mannequin Museum / this artwork is an interpretation of an Agent Provocateur fashion piece and captures the awakening (resembled by a bell) of a dream (clouds). Original photo used as inspiration taken by the incredible A.J. Hamilton.
On Monday, April 3rd 2023, Bombay Sapphire presented the special Tom Lohner edition limited to 99 pieces - teh design is based on “my little provocateur”.
Auctioned for Licht ins Dunkel
Sold for 36.000€
< handpainted sculpture for A1 >
2021/10
Target / Sold
< acrylic on canvas // 40 x 40 cm >
2021/07
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< acrylic on canvas / 120 x 100 cm >
2021/06
Tom Lohner’s Crystal Skull, his first collaboration with Dan Aykroyd‘s Crystal Head Vodka. This skull is an interpretation of the 9th of 13 skulls created by the ancient Inca civilization (of which only 8 are found to date). Inka culture clashes with Indiana Jones and Crystal Head Vodka, hiding stories and multiple riddles.
This artwork had its premiere at the Art Austria Vienna art show – in the Museums Quartier Wien (museum of modern and contemporary art / Austria).
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< acrylic on 300 discs mounted on discs on wood pannel / 200 x 150 cm / 78,7 x 59 inch >
LUST / part of the 5 piece series „I Fucking Love You“!
Painted on discs because this collection is about emotional memories.
All in all - this artwork is part of Tom’s five-piece art series "I fucking Love You!".
In short, Tom captured five states of emotion; each one is a "snap-shot" of a specific moment, a memory saved on our hard drive (brain), and it shouldn't matter what that emotion is or was - in the end, you should always be able to look yourself in the mirror and say: "I am ok the way I am!" or better " I fucking Love You (myself the way I am)!".
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< acrylic on 300 discs mounted on wood panel / 200 x 150 cm >
2021/04
part of the series: “I Fucking Love You!”.
25.000 €
< acrylic on 300 discs mounted on wood panel / 200 x 150 cm >
2021 / 02
Part of the 5 piece series "I Fucking Love You". It doesn't matter how you feel - you should always be able to love yourself the way you are.
The main story is about us remembering emotions and memories - they are stored in our "hard-drive" called brain, this "storrage" is resembled by each disc, the surface of the artwork.
This very positive emotion is created on 300 discs, which Tom collected from personal friends over months. The beauty lies in uniting many little elements to one big artwork.
One can find the titel's artwork in the character's neck.
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< acrylic on 300 discs mounted on wood pannel / 200 x 150 cm >
2020/11
part of the series: “I Fucking Love You!”. More infos will follow ;-)
25.000 €
< acrylic on 300 discs mounted on discs on wood pannel / 200 x 150 cm / 78,7 x 59 inch >
RELAX / part of the 5 piece series „I Fucking Love You“!
Painted on discs because this collection is about emotional memories.
All in all - this artwork is part of Tom’s five-piece art series "I fucking Love You!".
In short, Tom captured five states of emotion; each one is a "snap-shot" of a specific moment, a memory saved on our hard drive (brain), and it shouldn't matter what that emotion is or was - in the end, you should always be able to look yourself in the mirror and say: "I am ok the way I am!" or better " I fucking Love You (myself the way I am)!".
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< acrylic on canvas pannel / 60 x 50 cm >
2021/01
Tom’s power version of the iconic Iron Man, therefore it includes the phrase “I’ve Got The Power”. Just right for the start of 2021!
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< acrylic on collage / 128 x 83 cm >
2021/01
part of the 5 Duchess series. Something that could have come out of the late Art Deco era.
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< acrylic on collage / 128 x 83 cm >
2021/01
part of the 5 Duchess series. Something that could have come out of the late Art Deco era.
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< acrylic on collage / 128 x 83 cm >
2021/01
part of the 5 Duchess series. Something that could have come out of the late Art Deco era.
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< acrylic on horse sculpture >
2021/03
A horse named "Rebellion"
The artwork tells the wild and true story of the current economical situation in the (digital) art world.
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< acrylic on 1918 photograph / 25 x 15,5 cm >
2021/03
Lady Majorie - of „the Immortals“
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< acrylic on canvas / 40 x 40 cm >
2020/12
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< acrylic on canvas / 40 x 40 cm >
2020/11
A dream-like scenario: Imagine looking into a bouquet of flowers and all of a sudden the head of a unicorn pops out!
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< acrylic on 3 x wood pannel and objects / 150 x 230 cm >
2020/10
A tryptic heroes the invention of electricity impersonated by a hovering woman/goddess. All three pieces are connected not only by mounted objects e.g. an hour meter or switch boxes that each functioned in the early 19th century but also by the painting’s color and electric “lines”. Hair and little elements are painted in gold that adds another layer to the already three-dimensional art work.
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< acrylic on canvas / 130 x 180 cm / 51.18 x 70.87 inch >
2020/10
The world's first painting created by a human - machine symbiosis
Half man, half machine: the world's first painting to be made with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) comes from Austria. Artist Tom Lohner and AI specialist Christian Weber are the creators of an international premiere. For the duo, the high-tech painting marks more than a new art era, this is also the symbolic beginning of the fifth industrial revolution.
"Artistic start symbol"
Artificial intelligence has the potential to trigger a lasting, profound reshaping of society that has only been known from the industrial revolutions so far. This symbiosis of artificial and human intelligence, used for the first time in art, could become the artistic starting symbol of the fifth revolution. To achieve this, the duo has fully exploited the modern possibilities of artificial intelligence: an artificial intelligence specially developed for “RoboLove” has analyzed countless Lohner paintings, it examined them for their creative rules and irregularities.
The work that emerged from the human - machine symbiosis shows a floating robot - an allusion to the “Tin Man” from the “Wizard of Oz”. „It is intended to illustrate that, despite all technologies, human empathy remains most important," emphasize Lohner and Weber in unison.
Man made is the end.
By the way, Lohner is responsible for the last “RoboLove” brush strokes - including fine optimization - a tribute to art, because: “The first and last chapter of each one of these five art pieces has to be done by a real person. Technologies and machines can simplify our lives, but they can never replace us. "
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< acrylics on canvas / 40 x 50 cm >
2022/07
The Reporter is part of an assignment for the “50 years of Kronen Zeitung” celebration. A combination of 10 artworks representing Styria is featured on the tram driving through Graz.
This particular piece shows a hard-working woman writing her headline story for the newspapers. But different to normal reporters she activates the typewriter by only using her thoughts and starring at the machine. The piece includes a ton of hidden messages, typical for a Tom Lohner artwork.
the Revelation
In the heart of Vienna, just around the corner of the museum of modern and contemporary art (MQ), Gardegasse 3 - you will find one of the city’s oldest houses. From now on this building - a luxury boutique Hotel - received a facelift, by the award-winning artist Tom Lohner. In collaboration with Hollywood actress Rose McGowan and Calle Libre (national street art representatives) he developed the concept for an over-scale mural art piece, capturing thoughts, emotions, impacts and influences but also hope for a cure of the Corona pandemic. Years ago we created memorial sculptures of contagious plages or war memories, today Tom brought current events in a contemporary method visually to life.
The art piece anticipates, by pinkish arrows and word-fractures, the viewers to walk around the house’s corner, in order to detect a revelation of the entire artwork. It shows in an ecclesiastical way two large figures - a woman and a man, wrapped in seemingly never-ending coats - praying for a Corona antiserum. Instead of using fictional characters, Tom decided to paint Rose McGowan and Kurt Russell. Why? - because the entire Corona period, with all it’s following happenings, appear like a Hollywood film production, resembled by flying TV sets and further wording. Placed between two windows you can also find a young girl wearing a facial mask, looking towards the two protagonists, resembling aspiration towards a good end and the beginnings of a new chapter in future history.
Tom Lohner created this piece within 2 weeks (06.09 - 06.19 2020).
QUOTE / Rose McGowan:
”You did a fantastic job! I’m honored and it says so much. Proud to be a part of this art and thought for the world to see. “
die Offenbarung
Im Herzen von Wien, gleich um die Ecke des Museumquartiers, Gardegasse 3, befindet sich eines der ältesten Häuser der Stadt. Von nun an erhielt dieses Gebäude - ein luxuriöses Boutique Hotel - vom Künstler Tom Lohner ein neues Gesicht. In Zusammenarbeit mit Hollywood-Schauspielerin Rose McGowan und Calle Libre (nationale Street Art-Vertreter) entwickelte Lohner das Konzept für ein übergroßes Wandkunstwerk (Mural), welches Gedanken, Emotionen, Auswirkungen und Einflüsse der Corona-Pandemie festhält, aber zugleich auch auf Heilung und Hoffnung pocht. Vor Jahren haben wir Menschen Skulpturen und Säulen wegen ansteckenden Plagen oder Kriegserinnerungen geschaffen, heute hat der Künstler aktuelle Ereignisse auf zeitgemäße Weise bildnerisch zum Leben erweckt.
Das Kunstwerk geleitet die Blicke des Betrachters durch rosafarbene Pfeile und Wortfragmente, um die Ecke des Hauses, um dort durch einen „Wow- Effekt“ die Offenbarung des gesamten Kunstwerks zu erleben. Es zeigt auf kirchliche Weise zwei große Figuren - eine Frau und einen Mann, die in scheinbar endlose Mäntel gehüllt sind und für ein Corona-Antiserum beten. Statt fiktive Figuren zu verwenden, beschloss Tom, Rose McGowan und Kurt Russell zu malen. Warum? - weil die gesamte Corona-Periode mit all ihren folgenden Ereignissen uns wie eine Hollywood-Filmproduktion erscheint. Diese Gefühle wurden von fliegenden Fernsehgeräten und weiteren Formulierungen im Bild verstärkt zu Wand gebracht. Zwischen zwei Fenstern befindet sich auch ein junges Mädchen mit einer Gesichtsmaske und den für Tom Lohner markanten Riesenaugen, welches nach den beiden Protagonisten blickt und zu dem Streben nach einem guten Ende dieser Geschichte als auch nach dem Anfängen eines neuen Kapitels in der Geschichte des Menschen.
Tom Lohner kreierte dieses Werk zwischen 06.09 - 06.19 2020.
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< acrylic on canvas / 40 x 30 cm >
2020/06
Maria Sharapova in action at her service! I tried to capture the moment before "SLAM!" / crazy orange and turquoise on a mad almost abstract background (drippings upside down).
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< acrylic on canvas / 120 x 150 cm / 47.24 x 59.06 inch >
2020/05
Also known as “The birth of consciousness”. A robot - woman, along the alley of “Fritz Lang’s Metropolis” was created by machines, seen in the back of the painting. This piece shows the moment of awakening; Emily wakes up and tears herself loose of the cables and arms holding her down. She is set together by all sorts of mechanical parts, elements you might find in the automobile industry as well as in other categories of transport.
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< acrylic on canvas / 70 x 50 cm >
2020/03
Created during the beginning of the Corona - time, this piece is heavily influenced by memories of Tom. Arcade games meet 80’s and early 90’s computer technology. Past experiences that come to life…
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< acrylic on canvas and effect paper / 50 x 60 cm >
2020/03
Mad Max the Vacuum Porsche / cleaning up the desert - with style / Jacinta Leong inspired, head of production at Mad Max Fury Road.
”An enigma for me. Dystopias are so interesting for some reason. And Mad Max is awesome exactly because of that. What happens after the course of progress is broken and history is forgotten and erased from record? This is where the artist comes in to explore and produce these alternate possibilities. What does a dystopian renaissance look like after the apocalypse? That's more or less the dry brutality that Mad Max explores.“ Quote: neosprayart
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< acrylic and leaf gold on canvas and wall paper / 60 x 50 cm >
2020/02 - 03
Tom’s interpretation of Tarantino’s movie "Once Upon A Time Hollywood”.
This art work is a movie poster themed piece presenting all three protagonists in a manner not seen on any posters of pr - material concerning the film. This is rather Tom’s visualization of what he felt after watching the movie. When looking deeper into the art piece the recipient will find countless elements in detail that reflect what the movie is about.
E.g. Leonardo Di Caprio’s jacket hides in a narrow and tall font the clue to the movie’s climax: “Gamechanger”
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< acrylic on canvas / 24 x 19 cm >
2020/02
Snow White's Temptation (also named apple love). Golden framed, museum glass 33,5x39 cm. This is Tom’s version of an edgy Disney fairytale // created in my studio in the Bakehouse Gallery.
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40 x 30 cm // acrylic on canvas (resined sueface) This piece is the prototype art work for a series of three paintings and presents a coala bear in a ladylike position.
Within the painting one will find two short phrases „target of sweetness“ and „came to set you free“. The atmosphere is inspired by a „Jugendstil‘ish“ background which sets the scene.
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120 x 80 cm // acrylic on canvas and 1907 anatomy papers.
This acrylic art piece shows, legendary golf pro Tiger Woods in the middle of a full circle swing - his eyes glancing into the distance; the scene set somewhere near a forest (maybe on the famous Pebble Beach golf course, the place where the of them Tom Lohner and Tiger woods one met).
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120 x 80 cm // acrylic on canvas and 1907 anatomy papers.
Franz Klammer, part of the Series “Rise” is portrayed in a moment of throwing himself down in one of his famous Kitzbuhel races.
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120 x 80 cm // acrylic on canvas and 1907 anatomy papers.
Niki Lauda caught in a moment, before the famous crash - checking out the racing track. This piece is part of the series “Rise”.
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120 x 80 cm // acrylic on canvas and 1907 anatomy papers.
Tennis player super star, Björn Borg captured in a moment of focus, energy and movement. He breaks in order to smack that ball back over the net. Part of the series “Rise”.
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< acrylic on canvas / 60 x 50 cm >
2020/02
The moment you see - who you could be. A man finds his reflection in an elevator mirror - or better, a vision of the best self he could become. Maybe a life-changing moment.
This artwork is part of an art series promoted by Erste bank Austria in 2020.
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61 x 45,5 cm // acrylic on canvas panel.
The art work I started in Miami during the Art Basel week at my booth as a live painting and finished in Austria. The artwork shows Tom’s feeling and interpretation when thinking of the art deco vide that makes Miami’s South Beach.
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< 170 x 230 cm / Acryl auf Holzplatte und Seide >
2017-2020
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120 x 80 cm // acrylic on canvas and collaged surface. Sweetness in Disguise is a composed “Jugendstil -influences” portrait of a koala bear in shape of a well dressed woman wearing an evening gown. Cherry Blossoms complete the background’s circle - some only outlined, some painted surreal with them fading away and turning into clouds; just as in a dream. Behind the background lies a surface created not only by a plain canvas but paper cuts of ancient Zoology drawings. The artwork stands for the animalistic creatures we all are, mankind is still part of nature no matter what we create and how far we evolve, no matter what we wear and how sparkly sweet we can appear on the outside.
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< acrylic and pen on paper / 35,5 x 26 cm / framed>
2020 / 02
colored sketch for the series: “I Fucking Love You!”
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< acrylic and pen on paper / 35,5 x 26 cm / framed>
2020 / 02
colored sketch for the series: “I Fucking Love You!”
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< acrylic and pen on paper / 35,5 x 26 cm / framed>
2020 / 02
colored sketch for the series: “I Fucking Love You!”
