Tony Oursler

Biography

Tony Oursler received a BFA from the California Institute for the Arts in 1979. He has since participated in numerous international exhibitions including a mid-career survey, Introjection, which was on view from 1999 to 2001 at the Williams College Museum of Art in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Des Moines Art Center. Primarily known for his innovative combination of video, sculpture, and performance, Oursler's work explores the relationship between the individual and mass media systems with humor, irony, and imagination. The artist's work is represented in a number of major museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Tate Gallery in London. To download artist's CV, please click on "Printable PDF of Full Text"

More information is also available at: http://tonyoursler.com/
Download PDF

Gallery Exhibitions

Museum Exhibitions

Public Projects

Press

Selected Works

TONY OURSLER
Reudshadow 625 - 740nm, 2008
aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, flash media player
48 x 48 x 4 inches
121.9 x 121.9 x 10.2 cm
LM11306
TONY OURSLER Reudshadow 625 - 740nm, 2008 aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, flash media player 48 x 48 x 4 inches 121.9 x 121.9 x 10.2 cm LM11306

TONY OURSLER
Geobstruct 570-580nm, 2008
aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, flash media player
48 x 48 x 4 inches
121.9 x 121.9 x 10.2 cm
LM11305
TONY OURSLER Geobstruct 570-580nm, 2008 aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, flash media player 48 x 48 x 4 inches 121.9 x 121.9 x 10.2 cm LM11305

TONY OURSLER
Invisible Green Link?, 2007
aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, DVD player
57 x 61 x 4.5 inches
144.8 x 154.9 x 11.4 cm
LM10546
TONY OURSLER Invisible Green Link?, 2007 aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, DVD player 57 x 61 x 4.5 inches 144.8 x 154.9 x 11.4 cm LM10546

TONY OURSLER
Bluerialisation with Head, 2007
aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, DVD player
92 x 42 x 4.5 inches
233.7 x 106.7 x 11.4 cm
LM10548
TONY OURSLER Bluerialisation with Head, 2007 aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, DVD player 92 x 42 x 4.5 inches 233.7 x 106.7 x 11.4 cm LM10548

TONY OURSLER
Redjelloblue, 2007
aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, DVD player
48 x 63 x 4.5 inches
121.9 x 160 x 11.4 cm
LM10607
TONY OURSLER Redjelloblue, 2007 aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, DVD player 48 x 63 x 4.5 inches 121.9 x 160 x 11.4 cm LM10607

TONY OURSLER
Syntonicolors, 2007
aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, digital media player
48 x 96 x 4 inches
121.9 x 243.8 x 10.2 cm
LM10948
TONY OURSLER Syntonicolors, 2007 aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, digital media player 48 x 96 x 4 inches 121.9 x 243.8 x 10.2 cm LM10948

TONY OURSLER
untitled, 2005
acrylic and collage on paper
11 x 14 inches
27.9 x 35.6 cm
LM8954
TONY OURSLER untitled, 2005 acrylic and collage on paper 11 x 14 inches 27.9 x 35.6 cm LM8954

TONY OURSLER
untitled, 2005
acrylic and collage on paper
11 x 14 inches
27.9 x 35.6 cm
LM8951
TONY OURSLER untitled, 2005 acrylic and collage on paper 11 x 14 inches 27.9 x 35.6 cm LM8951

TONY OURSLER
Green Void, 2005
aluminum & acrylic, LCD screen, DVD player
42 x 42 x 1.75 inches
106.7 x 106.7 x 4.4 cm
LM9083
TONY OURSLER Green Void, 2005 aluminum & acrylic, LCD screen, DVD player 42 x 42 x 1.75 inches 106.7 x 106.7 x 4.4 cm LM9083

TONY OURSLER
Climax, 2005
Aqua-Resin, three-video projection, surround sound
dimensions variable
sculpture: 66 x 47 x 28 inches
167.6 x 119.4 x 71.1 cm
LM8917
TONY OURSLER Climax, 2005 Aqua-Resin, three-video projection, surround sound dimensions variable sculpture: 66 x 47 x 28 inches 167.6 x 119.4 x 71.1 cm LM8917

TONY OURSLER
Untitled (Red), 2005
mixed media on paper
11 pieces, each:
14 x 10.5 inches (paper)
35.6 x 26.7 cm
17 x 14 inches (framed)
43.2 x 35.6 cm
LM10553
TONY OURSLER Untitled (Red), 2005 mixed media on paper 11 pieces, each: 14 x 10.5 inches (paper) 35.6 x 26.7 cm 17 x 14 inches (framed) 43.2 x 35.6 cm LM10553

TONY OURSLER
Untitled (Blue), 2005
mixed media on paper
11 pieces, each:
14 x 10.5 inches (paper)
35.6 x 26.7 cm
17 x 14 inches (framed)
43.2 x 35.6 cm
LM10555
TONY OURSLER Untitled (Blue), 2005 mixed media on paper 11 pieces, each: 14 x 10.5 inches (paper) 35.6 x 26.7 cm 17 x 14 inches (framed) 43.2 x 35.6 cm LM10555

TONY OURSLER
Untitled (Yellow), 2005
mixed media on paper
5 pieces, each:
14 x 10.5 inches (paper)
35.6 x 26.7 cm
17 x 14 inches (framed)
43.2 x 35.6 cm
LM10550
TONY OURSLER Untitled (Yellow), 2005 mixed media on paper 5 pieces, each: 14 x 10.5 inches (paper) 35.6 x 26.7 cm 17 x 14 inches (framed) 43.2 x 35.6 cm LM10550

TONY OURSLER
untitled, 2005
acrylic and collage on paper
14 x 17 inches
35.6 x 43.2 cm
LM8928
TONY OURSLER untitled, 2005 acrylic and collage on paper 14 x 17 inches 35.6 x 43.2 cm LM8928

TONY OURSLER
untitled, 2005
acrylic and collage on paper
11 x 14 inches
27.9 x 35.6 cm
LM8949
TONY OURSLER untitled, 2005 acrylic and collage on paper 11 x 14 inches 27.9 x 35.6 cm LM8949

TONY OURSLER
Polymorph–Green, 2004
acrylic and collage on panel
45 x 44.5 inches
114.3 x 113 cm
LM8111
TONY OURSLER Polymorph–Green, 2004 acrylic and collage on panel 45 x 44.5 inches 114.3 x 113 cm LM8111

TONY OURSLER
Prismatic #2, 2004
c-print
20 x 30 inches (paper)
50.8 x 76.2 cm
21 x 30.75 inches (frame)
53.3 x 78.1 cm
Edition of 6
LM7583
TONY OURSLER Prismatic #2, 2004 c-print 20 x 30 inches (paper) 50.8 x 76.2 cm 21 x 30.75 inches (frame) 53.3 x 78.1 cm Edition of 6 LM7583

TONY OURSLER
Visitation, 2003
acrylic on canvas
30 x 24 inches
76.2 x 61 cm
LM7817
TONY OURSLER Visitation, 2003 acrylic on canvas 30 x 24 inches 76.2 x 61 cm LM7817

TONY OURSLER
Over and Out (Blue), 2003
acrylic on paper
30 x 22 inches
76.2 x 55.9 cm
LM6839
TONY OURSLER Over and Out (Blue), 2003 acrylic on paper 30 x 22 inches 76.2 x 55.9 cm LM6839

TONY OURSLER
Camera Remote, 2002
acrylic on paper
29 x 15.75 inches
73.7 x 40 cm
LM5333
TONY OURSLER Camera Remote, 2002 acrylic on paper 29 x 15.75 inches 73.7 x 40 cm LM5333

Available Works

TONY OURSLER
Voidvoid, 2009
aluminum, polyurethane paint, LCD screen, flash media player
48 x 48 inches
121.9 x 121.9 cm
LM12469

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Voidvoid, 2009 aluminum, polyurethane paint, LCD screen, flash media player 48 x 48 inches 121.9 x 121.9 cm LM12469 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Geobstruct 570-580nm, 2008
aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, flash media player
48 x 48 x 4 inches
121.9 x 121.9 x 10.2 cm
LM11305

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Geobstruct 570-580nm, 2008 aluminum, acrylic, LCD screen, flash media player 48 x 48 x 4 inches 121.9 x 121.9 x 10.2 cm LM11305 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Untitled, 2006
carbon, wood, LCD screen, DVD player
40 x 30 inches
101.6 x 76.2 cm
LM10040

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Untitled, 2006 carbon, wood, LCD screen, DVD player 40 x 30 inches 101.6 x 76.2 cm LM10040 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Untitled, 2006
carbon, wood, LCD screen, DVD player
40 x 30 inches
101.6 x 76.2 cm
LM10013

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Untitled, 2006 carbon, wood, LCD screen, DVD player 40 x 30 inches 101.6 x 76.2 cm LM10013 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Untitled, 2006
carbon, wood, LCD screen, DVD player
40 x 30 inches
101.6 x 76.2 cm
LM10012

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Untitled, 2006 carbon, wood, LCD screen, DVD player 40 x 30 inches 101.6 x 76.2 cm LM10012 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Untitled, 2008
mixed media on paper
24 x 19 inches (paper)
61 x 48.3 cm
27.25 x 22.25 inches (framed)
69.2 x 56.5 cm
LM11290

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Untitled, 2008 mixed media on paper 24 x 19 inches (paper) 61 x 48.3 cm 27.25 x 22.25 inches (framed) 69.2 x 56.5 cm LM11290 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Commie, 2008
mixed media on paper
24 x 19 inches (paper)
61 x 48.3 cm
25.25 x 20.25 inches (framed)
64.1 x 51.4 cm
LM11288

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Commie, 2008 mixed media on paper 24 x 19 inches (paper) 61 x 48.3 cm 25.25 x 20.25 inches (framed) 64.1 x 51.4 cm LM11288 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Scared to Death, 2008
mixed media on paper
24 x 19 inches
61 x 48.3 cm
LM11287

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Scared to Death, 2008 mixed media on paper 24 x 19 inches 61 x 48.3 cm LM11287 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Untitled (Blue), 2005
mixed media on paper
11 pieces, each:
14 x 10.5 inches (paper)
35.6 x 26.7 cm
17 x 14 inches (framed)
43.2 x 35.6 cm
LM10555

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Untitled (Blue), 2005 mixed media on paper 11 pieces, each: 14 x 10.5 inches (paper) 35.6 x 26.7 cm 17 x 14 inches (framed) 43.2 x 35.6 cm LM10555 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Untitled (Red), 2005
mixed media on paper
11 pieces, each:
14 x 10.5 inches (paper)
35.6 x 26.7 cm
17 x 14 inches (framed)
43.2 x 35.6 cm
LM10553

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Untitled (Red), 2005 mixed media on paper 11 pieces, each: 14 x 10.5 inches (paper) 35.6 x 26.7 cm 17 x 14 inches (framed) 43.2 x 35.6 cm LM10553 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Knot, 2005
acrylic, crayon and collage on paper
14 x 11 inches
35.6 x 27.9 cm
LM8979

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Knot, 2005 acrylic, crayon and collage on paper 14 x 11 inches 35.6 x 27.9 cm LM8979 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Splattered, 2005
acrylic on paper
14 x 11 inches
35.6 x 27.9 cm
LM8981

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Splattered, 2005 acrylic on paper 14 x 11 inches 35.6 x 27.9 cm LM8981 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Ouch, 2005
acrylic and collage on paper
14 x 11 inches (paper)
35.6 x 27.9 cm
15 x 12 inches (framed)
38.1 x 30.5 cm
LM8980

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Ouch, 2005 acrylic and collage on paper 14 x 11 inches (paper) 35.6 x 27.9 cm 15 x 12 inches (framed) 38.1 x 30.5 cm LM8980 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Boop, 2005
acrylic and collage on paper
14 x 11 inches
35.6 x 27.9 cm
LM8950

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Boop, 2005 acrylic and collage on paper 14 x 11 inches 35.6 x 27.9 cm LM8950 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Mist, 2005
acrylic and collage on paper
24 x 19 inches
61 x 48.3 cm
LM8947

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Mist, 2005 acrylic and collage on paper 24 x 19 inches 61 x 48.3 cm LM8947 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Dreamer, 2005
acrylic on paper
17 x 14 inches (paper)
43.2 x 35.6 cm
18 x 14.75 inches (framed)
45.7 x 37.5 cm
LM8937

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Dreamer, 2005 acrylic on paper 17 x 14 inches (paper) 43.2 x 35.6 cm 18 x 14.75 inches (framed) 45.7 x 37.5 cm LM8937 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Damp, 2005
crayon and collage on paper
17 x 14 inches (paper)
43.2 x 35.6 cm
18 x 14.75 inches (framed)
45.7 x 37.5 cm
LM8933

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Damp, 2005 crayon and collage on paper 17 x 14 inches (paper) 43.2 x 35.6 cm 18 x 14.75 inches (framed) 45.7 x 37.5 cm LM8933 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Gravity, 2005
acrylic and collage on paper
17 x 14 inches (paper)
43.2 x 35.6 cm
20.75 x 17.75 inches (framed)
45.1 x 52.7 cm
LM8929

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Gravity, 2005 acrylic and collage on paper 17 x 14 inches (paper) 43.2 x 35.6 cm 20.75 x 17.75 inches (framed) 45.1 x 52.7 cm LM8929 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Metalla, 2004
acrylic and collage on paper
28.5 x 22.5 inches (paper)
72.4 x 57.2 cm
31.625 x 25.75 inches (framed)
80.3 x 65.4 cm
LM8157

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Metalla, 2004 acrylic and collage on paper 28.5 x 22.5 inches (paper) 72.4 x 57.2 cm 31.625 x 25.75 inches (framed) 80.3 x 65.4 cm LM8157 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Non, 2004
acrylic and collage on paper
28.5 x 22.5 inches (paper)
72.4 x 57.2 cm
31.75 x 25.75 inches (framed)
80.6 x 65.4 cm
LM8130

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Non, 2004 acrylic and collage on paper 28.5 x 22.5 inches (paper) 72.4 x 57.2 cm 31.75 x 25.75 inches (framed) 80.6 x 65.4 cm LM8130 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Ix, 2004
acrylic and collage on paper
28.5 x 22.5 inches (paper)
72.4 x 57.2 cm
31.75 x 25.75 inches (framed)
80.6 x 65.4 cm
LM8127

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Ix, 2004 acrylic and collage on paper 28.5 x 22.5 inches (paper) 72.4 x 57.2 cm 31.75 x 25.75 inches (framed) 80.6 x 65.4 cm LM8127 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Ultramo, 2004
acrylic and collage on paper
28.5 x 22.5 inches (paper)
72.4 x 57.2 cm
31.75 x 25.75 inches (framed)
80.6 x 65.4 cm
LM7656

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Ultramo, 2004 acrylic and collage on paper 28.5 x 22.5 inches (paper) 72.4 x 57.2 cm 31.75 x 25.75 inches (framed) 80.6 x 65.4 cm LM7656 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Muzzle, 2003
acrylic on paper
12 x 9 inches
30.5 x 22.9 cm
LM7326

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Muzzle, 2003 acrylic on paper 12 x 9 inches 30.5 x 22.9 cm LM7326 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Nuzzle, 2003
acrylic on paper
12 x 9 inches (paper)
30.5 x 22.9 cm
14.75 x 12 inches (framed)
37.5 x 30.5 cm
LM7324

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Nuzzle, 2003 acrylic on paper 12 x 9 inches (paper) 30.5 x 22.9 cm 14.75 x 12 inches (framed) 37.5 x 30.5 cm LM7324 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Grazed, 2003
acrylic on paper
12 x 9 inches
30.5 x 22.9 cm
LM7320

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Grazed, 2003 acrylic on paper 12 x 9 inches 30.5 x 22.9 cm LM7320 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Absent, 2003
acrylic on paper
12 x 9 inches
30.5 x 22.9 cm
LM7319

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Absent, 2003 acrylic on paper 12 x 9 inches 30.5 x 22.9 cm LM7319 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Cream, 2004
c-print
20 x 30 inches (paper)
50.8 x 76.2 cm
21 x 30.75 inches (framed)
53.3 x 78.1 cm
Edition of 6
LM7586

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Cream, 2004 c-print 20 x 30 inches (paper) 50.8 x 76.2 cm 21 x 30.75 inches (framed) 53.3 x 78.1 cm Edition of 6 LM7586 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

TONY OURSLER
Cobalt, 2004
c-print
20 x 30 inches (paper)
50.8 x 76.2 cm
20.8125 x 30.8125 inches (framed)
52.9 x 78.3 cm
Edition of 6
LM7584

To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
TONY OURSLER Cobalt, 2004 c-print 20 x 30 inches (paper) 50.8 x 76.2 cm 20.8125 x 30.8125 inches (framed) 52.9 x 78.3 cm Edition of 6 LM7584 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

This site uses the free Macromedia Flash plug-in extensively. Please download it here