Thorsten OTTO Bartelt is a German self-taught fine art photographer born in Berlin.
He uses painting and photography to express his vibrant creativity.
His techniques create unexpected perspectives by tracking down reflections and shadows in everyday moments, such as on shiny car bodies or in the light of the city. Through his work,
Thorsten OTTO Bartelt brings to life the often overlooked beauty and melancholy of the moment.
Awards
2025 Grand Price WINNER
Aqua Visions: Water Inspired Art from artrepreneur (https://artrepreneur.com/winners)
Artwork: river spree real moment number 4
2023 reFocus Awards for the People’s Vote Award – Nominiert- Deutschland
2022 ND Awards Honorable Mention in Fine Art: – ND Awards Honorable Mention in Fine Art: Abstract category with „The olympic stadium in Berlin“.- Berlin, Deutschland
2021 ND Awards international photography contest- Bronze Award in Nature: Seascapes.- Berlin, Deutschland
2020 ND Awards with „new Berlin city views“ – Nominiert- Berlin, Deutschland
Exhibitions
2025 Solo Exhibition May 16 with „glimmers of hope“ at Unionhilfswerk gGmbH in Berlin
2023 Stadtansichten Berlin / Galerie JF – Berlin, Deutschland
2023 group exhibition in the Waidmannslust gallery in Berlin Reinickendorf
2022 A new cooperation with YellowKorner.com is established for limited art photographytml