Friedolin Deisenhammer

Friedolin Deisenhammer, born in Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria, in 1939, is an accomplished artist renowned for his diverse body of work. He earned his painting diploma in 1964 under the mentorship of R.C. Andersen at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he also received the art teacher award. Deisenhammer's career includes teaching positions, notably at St. George's College in Istanbul until 1978, experiences that enriched his artistic perspective. His oeuvre encompasses watercolors, linocuts and drawings, with subjects ranging from landscapes and golf scenes to abstract compositions and erotic depictions. His dynamic use of color and form reflects a journey from representational art to pure abstraction. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Fridolin Deisenhammer was awarded the Theodor Körner Prize in 1987.