Roland Zulehner

Roland Dirk Zulehner
Born	(1974-01-11) January 11, 1974 Neresheim, Germany
Other names	Zoooooz
Education	FH-Aalen (Mechatronic/Technical Editor)
Occupation	Contemporary Artist
Website	http://www.zoooooz.de/

Roland Dirk Zulehner or Zoooooz (born January 11, 1974) is a German contemporary artist. He is known for using bright colors and playful motifs inspired by the Pop Art movement and artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

Early life

Zoooooz was born on January 11, 1974, to Helmuth Zulehner and Karin Zulehner in Neresheim, Germany. He grew up in Heidenheim and was fond of art since childhood.

Career

After graduating in Technical Content Creation in 1999 from the University of Applied Sciences, Aalen. Zoooooz started working as a consultant for a large corpo, Zoooooz started working as a consultant for a large corporation in Germany. Eventually, he left his job as a consultant and started to explore his artistic side. He chose acrylic paint as his preferred medium due to its quick-drying properties, which suited his style.

He gained recognition in 2004 for his first solo exhibition in Stuttgart. Soon after, Zoooooz started to attract clients and other artists from the country. Zoooooz has exhibited in numerous art galleries in Germany as well as internationally. His art has been published in various publications, including Art Magazine.

Art for La Hong

Zoooooz's work is usually characterized by bold, graphic style and bright colors, and his paintings feature happy and humorous subjects. He has been compared to other known contemporary artists such as Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami.

Notable work/exhibitions

Title	Date
Kunstausstellung in der Stadtbibliothek Heidenheim Elmar Doch Haus	14-25 June 2004
Kunstausstellung in der Stadtbibliothek Schwäbisch Gmünd	2-14 August 2004
Ausstellung und Auktion in der Tanner Denkfabrik (Lindau) zu gunsten Ärzte ohne Grenzen	17-18 October 2008
10. art bodensee Messe Dornbirn, Austria	23-25 July 2010
12. art bodensee with contemporary accents, Messe Dornbirn, Austria	13-15 July 2012
Art at the Ayuntamiento de Icod de los Vinos Teneriffe	10 May 2016
The biggest Pizza Story with over a hundred drawings in cooperation with Maria Uberstein	2020 - 2023
The cooperation with Helge Tischer - Ingo Weiß	19 December 2020
The cooperation with Minovuz (musician / rapper) CD cover drawings	1 March 2022
Fotoshooting in Wonderland 13	31 March 2022
Kunst und Kultur in der Neu-Ulmer Innenstadt	7-8 May 2022
Bodrum Art Fair	24-27 August 2022
Hotel Einsmehr in Augsburg	20 September 2022
GUARDIANS OF DREAMS	28 October - 3 November 2022
Jerry Burger bar Cape Town (Südafrika)	11 November 2022
Parkside Guesthouse Ladismith (Südafrika)	24 December 2022
ADRENOCROMO for dinner	28 November - 4 December 2022
BRAIN CAKE 2022 International Contemporary Art Exhibition	28 December 2022
Paints for La Hong Nhut	30 December 2022
The cooperation with Maria Vicente Recas support for her project with several drawings which are partly exhibited in the Cello Wein&Co Bar in Heidenheim	19 February 2023
EuroExpoArt 7 2023: VERNICE ART FAIR ROMAGNA FIERE, FORLÌ Marzo 2023 Copertina rigida – Stampa grande	2 March 2023
Porträts von Siggi Schwarz and Friends. Siggi Schwarz – 50 years of Rock & Roll (Schlossarkaden Heidenheim)	3-4 March 2023
Porträts der Vorstände des Kanuclub Heidenhein e.V. Im Clubhaus	3-4 March 2023
Digital exhibition Moon Art Fair in Hamburg	28-30 October 2022
Digital exhibition The Captivating Abstract Art of ZoooooZ	19 May 2023
12th Art Tours International	2023
HomeCare - Ambulanter Pflege- und Betreuungsdienst	17 August 2023

Personal life

Roland Dirk Zulehner's life partner is Maria Uberstein, a South African artist that has been with him since February 2020. His social causes include donating his artwork to charity and organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières.