Otto is a Graphic Artist interested in communicating with marks on a flat surface. He practices as Illustrator, Screen Printer and Book Artist.
Otto's image making derives from screen-printing. His influences are Russian Constructivist designs, Polish poster art and Renaissance painting.
Otto has worked as a Freelance Illustrator since graduating in 1991 from Bristol Polytechnic in Graphic Design. He has been mainly illustrating for international newspapers and magazines.
After graduating from an MA in Illustration at Kingston University he began creating and publishing screen-printed books. His visual narratives experiment with new designs and endeavour to push the boundaries of visual language.
He shows work at international Artist Book Fairs in London, New York, and Germany.
Otto runs a Screen Printing workshop near Bath, which has open access to other artists.
Awards:
Joint winner of the Bookartbookshop tenth anniversary artists' book competition, 2012
1st Prize, best in show, Handmade & Bound, the London book, art & zine fair, 2011