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Olav Sorensen, silhouette metalwork artist, as mystical as Banksy

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A smuggling background

Olav Sorensen grew up in Great Britain, immersed in the countryside culture, participating in pastimes such as hunting, shooting, and fishing. His grandfather was a Danish trawlerman, descending from Hvide Sande, Denmark. During the Second World War, Olav’s grandfather operated covertly for the UK government, bravely smuggling members of the armed forces to and from Europe hidden in his trawler. After the war Olav’s grandfather settled in England where he met his English born wife.

Olav’s career

Olav always had a talent for art, craft, and construction, initially becoming a builder after leaving school. However art and travel have always been his passion.
Over the years, whilst still working full time Olav developed his talent in metal art , crafting silhouettes to sell in local garden centres. In 2011, his art was spotted by a high end interior designer, which gave him the catalyst to launch his artistic career. These commissions provided a window of opportunity into the US market where his contemporary silhouette artwork became popular amongst the US elite. Working in his spare time, Olav was able to create only around seven artworks a year. In 2017, with a growing list of commissions, he took the decision to design and craft metal artwork silhouettes full time.

Impossible to fake

Since 2017 all Olav’s artworks have a unique welded signature, with photographic evidence documented to prove their authenticity. The limited edition number is incorporated into the signature silhouette. A silhouette signature with no number signifies that the work is a highly sought original.
Olav’s contemporary metal artwork commissions have developed and matured over the years, influenced by his love of travel, his advancing craft techniques and his use of a dynamic combination of metals. The majority of his later commissions have been destined for Asia, where his ‘flash of copper’ collection is highly sought.

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Testimonials

"Friendly service, efficient installation, my tennis player silhouette is amazing as a backdrop to the court. Thank you"
Jenny Roe
"I commissioned an original silhouette of my wife's beloved greyhound in copper decorated with a Swarovski crystal and leather collar to commemorate its life. It is worth every penny. My wife is over the moon. Truly stunning."
AS from Singapore
"I have purchased a golfer silhouette. It takes pride of place in my garden for me to enjoy. On rainy days it is a lovely reminder of my next game of golf. And it has increased in value only 4 months after I bought it!"
John Pickering
"I bought a limited edition Corten steel clay shooter. The silhouette looks so good in situ set directly in the ground. Love it every day."
Anonymous
"I’m proud to be a patron of Olav. As an existing client and VIP Club Member I am looking forward to being exclusively invited to see his next design."
New York collector Tom Collins