Cornwall , NY
About Daniel P. Olsen:
Daniel P. Olsen is an American multidisciplinary artist and composer based in the Hudson Valley, New York. His work explores the delicate intersection of natural transition and atmospheric stillness, often capturing the ephemeral beauty of the landscape through a lens of "visual music."
Best known for his Ice Works and Glass Berries series, Olsen’s photography is characterized by a minimalist, high-contrast aesthetic that strips away the superfluous to reveal the skeletal elegance of the natural world. His process is deeply informed by his background as a musician; just as his compositions—such as Dark Violet Skies—utilize space and resonance, that can been seen in his visual works.
Olsen’s work has gained international recognition, notably featured in Spectaculum Magazine (2024/2025) his works are also represented and sold nationally on premier platforms. His participation in the 2026 exhibition at the Howland Cultural Center marks a significant milestone in his career, further establishing his voice within the contemporary fine art scene. By documenting the fleeting—from sub-zero ice formations to the quietude of a winter harvest—Olsen invites collectors into a world where time is suspended and the quietest details speak the loudest.
Publications & Press:
Spectaculum Magazine, Feature Article: "Ice Works (The Stillness of Time)," 2025.
Spectaculum Magazine, Editorial Feature: "Glass Berries," 2022.
Exhibitions:
Bannerman Island and The Mighty Hudson River Exhibition. Howland Cultural center, Beacon NY. 1/26-Present
Musicical Arts:
Olsen released his first EP in 2021 ( Dark Violet Skies ) and a short solo piano work ( Haunted Hill ) both under the artist name ( Daniel P Olsen ) Available on all streaming platforms.
He has also taken a hand at writing and illustrating a children’s book ( Dreams by Daniel Olsen ) which was written for his children was a part of their nightly bedtime stories. Dreams is written in easy rhyme pondering a series of possible dream scenarios, assuring that all dreams are worthy of exploration. Dreams is available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
From Olsen
"Our world is constantly changing, showing us something new with each passing day and with my camera I chase these fleeting moments of time. Nature will always open my mind to wonder what I will find and I love to capture and share these moments through my lens."
Exhibitions:
Bannerman's Island and The Mighty Hudson River 1/5/26 – 4/5/26 Howland Cultural Center, Beacon NY
Features:
Ice Works The Stillness Of Time – spectaculum-magazine.com 2025
Glass Berries – spectaculum-magazine.com 2022
Black Rock Forest Calendar 2018 – 2022
To learn more visit:
danielpolsen.com
danolsenstudios.com
Instagram @danolsenstudios
Instagram @danielpolsen
Selected exhibitions
- Bannnermans Island and the Mighty Hudson River Exhibition - Howland Cultural Center Beacon NY , 2026