About
Olga Horne is a New Zealand-based contemporary artist whose work bridges philosophical inquiry and symbolic expression.
Her lifelong passion for the arts led her to complete a contemporary art program at the Browne School of Art, marking a new chapter in her creative journey. With postgraduate degrees in both Engineering and Economics, Olga brings a multifaceted perspective to her artistic practice.
Her work invites viewers into a space of reflection, where personal experience meets universal symbolism. Deeply engaged in the local art scene, she continues to evolve her practice while contributing to the broader artistic dialogue.
Artist’s statement
I study light and perspective - how it transforms matter, and how it transforms us. As pigment layers refract, each viewer sees something that exists only from their vantage point, revealing both shadow and light within themselves. My work draws from the Russian avant-garde and the philosophies of Kandinsky and Malevich, translating emotion into geometry and value into colour. I use darkness to speak of fear, gold to speak of love, and precious metals to hold enduring truths. Opposites coexist and generate energy, chaos shapes order. Through this dialogue, each painting becomes a journey from fragmentation to wholeness - a path back to the self.