Atmos Here

Atmos Here is a new art series whose title emerges from the deliberate removal of the letter p from atmosphere, signaling a conceptual reorientation. The series presents a curated selection of paintings and photographs that explore the intersection of atmospheric phenomena and the notion of here—emphasizing presence, spatiality, and immediacy. By foregrounding both environmental and perceptual dimensions, the work investigates how atmosphere operates as a lived, experiential condition, positioning the viewer within a dynamic interplay of space, perception, and conceptual reflection.

Atmospheres ‘Atmos’

As a starting point for understanding atmospheres through Ancient Greek etymology, the word atmosphere derives from ἀτμός (atmós), meaning vapour or steam, and σφαῖρα (sphaîra), meaning sphere. Together, the term denotes a “sphere of vapour.”

This etymological foundation informs the “Atmos” series, grounding it in the original conceptualization of atmosphere as a surrounding, immersive envelope

New painting
2026

Olga Kol 2026

Multiple Projections on stretched canvases