Born and raised in Minneapolis, Steve Olson received his bachelor's degree in Studio Arts from the University of Minnesota. He has exhibited his work in the Twin Cities since 1980, and is represented in a number of corporate and private collections in the area. Olson is married and is the at-home father of five children ages 1 to 14.

Artist's Statement My work is intuitive and experimental. I aim to transform everyday things into universal images merged with feelings. As the son of a social worker, my art often explores social themes through form and emotion. Park Bench relates to the loneliness and despair of aging and homelessness. The work is composed of separate pieces cut from wood, which are then reassembled, painted, and suspended. In this way, the figure literally collapses on itself, conveying isolation and exhaustion.

Visual Art | Steve Olson