"We are a part of Nature, and at the same time,that particular part of Nature, that is able to observe Nature
- and therefore, observe ourselves"
-Inger Christensen
PORTRAIT AND NATURE
The diversity and the contrast in Man and Nature inspires me.
In my paintings I aim to integrate the portrait with more abstract forms, inspired by the structures, shapes, surfaces, colors and movements in Nature.To me, there seem to be a parallel between the human face and Nature, where both can be experienced as a metaphor for change and transformation in life. Here we find the whole spectrum from dark to light, from the destructive to the life-giving elements, from the earthly to the transcendent.All the nuances in the physical (like in the facial markings and in the furrows of the fields) as well as the psychological and emotional state of minds, are sources of inspiration and the central point in my work.
On the basis of sketches from, for instance, different kinds of photographs, combined with a more expressive and abstract approach to the painting, the portrait appears. I follow the creative impulse and work with the intuitive and spontaneous process, where it not always is possible to predict how the painting will develop.
I´m interested in the elements, often the contradictions that creates a dynamic expression - and enjoy the dance between the controlling part of the process and the releasing part that sets the image free.
I work with the relation between the figurative and the abstract, the relation between painting and drawing and the interaction between the thoroughly worked parties and the more immediate and free expression.
BIOGRAPHY
Born in 1973
Lives and works in Aalborg, Denmark
Membership
UKK (Unge Kunstnere og Kunstformidlere)
Education/Studies in Art
2001-2002 Art student, The Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow
(The Faculty of Graphic Arts and Drawing)
2000-2001 Art student, w/ Artist Darek Ostrowski, Copenhagen
1998-1999 Art student, The school of Arts, Ærø
1996-1997 Studies for Art Teacher, Open University at Teachers College
1995-1998 Art student, The Art school of Northern Jutland, Aalborg
Other Studies
2012-2015 For inspiration to my work, and to get a bodily perspective on emotions and facial expressions,I have studied with actor Pia Mourier - piamourier.dk.Worked with different kinds of characters, analysis of scripts, monologue and body language
Art Fairs
2021 Art Fair Hamburg / Galleri V58
2020 Art Odense/Galleri V58
2019 Art Herning/ Galleri V58
2019: Affordable Art Fair, Hamburg/ Galleri V58
2019 North Art Fair, Aalborg/Galleri V58
2018. Affordable Art Fair, Hamburg / Galleri V58
2018 Affordable Art Fair, Stockholm / Galleri V58
2018 North Art Fair, Aalborg / Galleri V58
2017 North Art Fair, Gallerie Rasmus
2005-2011 Art Copenhagen, Gallerie Rasmus
2005-2011 Art Herning, Gallerie Rasmus
Solo exhibitions
2023 Galleri V58, Aarhus
2016 Nordjyske Medier, Aalborg
Anders Draghes Gaard, Nyborg
2011 Gallerie Rasmus, Copenhagen
2009 Gallerie Rasmus, Copenhagen
2009 Gallerie Rasmus, Odense
2007 Gallerie Rasmus, Odense
2006 Gallerie Rasmus, Kolding
2005 Gallerie Rasmus, Copenhagen
Group exhibitions
2022 Galleri V58, Spring Exhibition, Summer and Wintershow
2021 Galleri V58, Artists of the Gallery
2021 Galleri V58, Wintershow and Spring Exhibition
2021 Galleri V58, Summershow and Pop Up Exhibition in Skagen
2020 Galleri V58, Aarhus, Spring, Summer and Fall Exhibition
2019 Dronninglund Kunstcenter, Portrait Exhibition
2019 Galleri V58, Aarhus, Spring, Summer and Fall Exhibition
2018 Galleri V58, Aarhus
2017 Brandts 13, (Gallerie Rasmus), Odense
Easter Exhibition, Brønderslev
2010 Dronninglund Kunstcenter, Anniversary Exhibition
2008-2010 Galleri Tavi, Skagen. Summer Exhibition, Gallerie Rasmus
2007 Utzon Naturcenter, Skagen, Gallerie Rasmus
2004 Gallerie Provence, Vadum
Dronninglund Kunstcenter
Gallerie Rasmus, Odense
Gallerie Rasmus, Copenhagen
Other exhibitions
2015 Aalborg Theater, Artist Talk and exhibition
Vendsyssel Theater, Artist Talk and exhibition
Publications (DK)
Kunstavisen
Børsen
Mad & Bolig
Alt for damerne
Alt Interiør
Nordjyske.dk
Grants
Den Obelske Familie Fond