The Influence of Bauhaus on Olshbau’s Art

The Influence of Bauhaus on Olshbau’s Art

At Olshbau, our artistic journey is rooted in a deep admiration for the Bauhaus movement—its radical ideas, clean geometry, and harmony between art and function continue to guide everything we create.

Where Art Meets Craft

The Bauhaus school, founded in Germany in 1919 by Walter Gropius, sought to eliminate the boundaries between fine arts and applied arts. That vision resonates deeply with us. Each Olshbau piece—whether it’s a compact wall sculpture or a playful 3D composition—is both a work of art and a crafted object designed to bring joy and depth into contemporary living spaces.

We use simple materials—mainly cardboard and paper—and transform them into dimensional artworks. Acrylic paint gives each piece a bold, modern character, echoing Bauhaus masters like Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, László Moholy-Nagy, and Josef Albers, who believed color and form should speak clearly and directly.

Color as Emotion and Structure

Color is never accidental in our work. Inspired by Kandinsky’s theory that “Color is a power which directly influences the soul,” we use bold primaries and deep contrasts to establish mood, tension, or calm. Each piece starts with color choice: yellow for joy, red for urgency, blue for peace. This color-first approach connects our visual language directly to the viewer’s emotional experience—just as it did for Bauhaus pioneers.

Geometric Clarity

You’ll see straight lines, circles, triangles, and balanced color compositions throughout our work. This is no coincidence. Bauhaus artists championed the power of geometry and primary shapes to evoke emotion and meaning. At Olshbau, we adopt those principles to build harmony and visual rhythm—every shape has a role, and every color has a purpose.

Playfulness with Purpose

While Bauhaus emphasized function, it never lacked play. That spirit lives on in our smiling suns, floating centipedes, and quirky architectural constructions. They’re meant to make you smile, think, and perhaps even tilt your head in curiosity—just as Bauhaus art challenged people to see the world differently.

A Modern Tribute

We don’t recreate Bauhaus; we reinterpret it. Our wall art fits effortlessly into minimalist interiors, kids’ rooms, creative studios, or gallery walls. It’s a modern tribute to an iconic movement—filtered through humor, whimsy, and a love for dimensional storytelling.

Interested in bringing a piece of Bauhaus-inspired joy into your space?Browse our Olshbau collection and discover playful sculptures built with precision, soul, and a wink to the past.