Artist statement:
In my practice, the exploration of shapes and methods serves as a personal reconnection to a primitive simplicity, inspired by archaeology, aesthetic markers from prehistoric civilizations, and sci-fi. These inspirations reflect not only a fascination with the past but also a respect for ancient forms that embody a timeless simplicity and universal logics.
My creative decisions are driven by an instinctual opposition and revision of nature's role and the elements in art, particularly in a time when complexity and digitization are the norm.
At the core of my creative process, I orchestrate experiments—deliberately surrendering to the unpredictable forces of chance. This controlled release to the elements creates a dialogue between intention and unpredictability, which is reflected in the works themselves.
Conceptually, my works follow clear and intuitive principles drawn from natural processes, which guide the method and material choices. My technique is defined by a primitive materiality, such as burns and melts, finished simply—embracing the raw, unadorned aesthetic of primordial energy, in contrast to more ornate presentations.
Moving forward, I aim to delve deeper into firing processes and explore the core aesthetic imprint of nature's and destruction's wildness. My works absorb these destructive forces and reframe them in new expressions, serving as a reminder of the potential for renewal amid destruction.
Lives and works in Lejre, Denmark
Born 1979
Selected CV
DAYDREAM RITUALS
Bricks Gallery, Copenhagen, 2022
ATOLL
Bricks Gallery, Copenhagen, 2020
ALT I ALT FOR NU
Kapellet, Lejre, 2018
RØG, Part of the Artist Duo: Ultra Grøn (UG)
Hvidovre Bibliotek, Hvidovre, 2012
VIKING 0992-16DK, The Project Room, UG
Gallery Christoffer Egelund, Copenhagen, 2011
UDENFOR-EKSPERIMENTER
Den Frie Udstillingsbygning, Østerport Station, UG, Copenhagen, 2010
HÆNGENDE TELTE I BUNKER
X-Bunker, UG, Sønderborg, 2010
DET EDDER BIXME TELTEDE
WAS - Wonderland Art Space, UG, Copenhagen, 2009
Born 1979
Selected CV
Solo
DAYDREAM RITUALSBricks Gallery, Copenhagen, 2022
ATOLL
Bricks Gallery, Copenhagen, 2020
ALT I ALT FOR NU
Kapellet, Lejre, 2018
RØG, Part of the Artist Duo: Ultra Grøn (UG)
Hvidovre Bibliotek, Hvidovre, 2012
VIKING 0992-16DK, The Project Room, UG
Gallery Christoffer Egelund, Copenhagen, 2011
UDENFOR-EKSPERIMENTER
Den Frie Udstillingsbygning, Østerport Station, UG, Copenhagen, 2010
HÆNGENDE TELTE I BUNKER
X-Bunker, UG, Sønderborg, 2010
DET EDDER BIXME TELTEDE
WAS - Wonderland Art Space, UG, Copenhagen, 2009
Group
ABOUT CONNECTING GROUNDS
Group Show in a Gravel Pit, Sorø, 2023
DEEP DIVE – FREMKLATTE LAG
Group Show in a Gravel Pit, Sorø, 2022
BOBLER
Museet for Samtidskunst, Roskilde, Denmark, 2021
KUNST, NATUR OG RITUAL
Group Show in the Forest of Holsteinborg Manor, Bisserup, 2021
TWENTYFOUR
Bricks Gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2020
REMIX # 4
Galleri Kunstmix, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2018
KE17 KUNSTNERNES EFTERÅRSUDSTILLING
Den Frie Udstillingsbygning, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2017
Hvad Gør Kunst På Hospitaler?
KØS Museum For Kunst I Det Offentlige Rum, UG, Køge, Denmark, 2017
AMBASSADOR WORKSHOP PROJECT
Nikolaj Kunsthal Copenhagen Art Festival, UG, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012
VISIT TINGBJERG
Tingbjerg, UG, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012
VÆRKER SAT SAMMEN AF
Ringsted Gallery, Ringsted, Denmark, 2012
EFTER STORMEN
MOHS Gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2011
WALK THIS WAY
KØS Museum For Kunst I Det Offentlige Rum, Køge, Denmark, 2011
PASTICHE – WHEN A TREE FALLS IN THE FOREST...
Sølyst Slotspark, SAIR, UG, Jyderup, Denmark, 2010
VI CYKLER
Bredgade Kunsthandel, UG, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2010
ULTRA SILVA
WAS - Wonderland Art Space, UG, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2010
ON PAPER
Stalke Out Of Space, Kirke Sonnerup, Denmark, 2010
KLONDYKE
WAS - Wonderland Art Space, UG, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2009
USE AND REUSE
Senko Studio, Viborg, Denmark, 2009
VÆRKER DER VIRKER
Chalottenborg Kunsthal, UG, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2009
DOMESTIC MASH UP
WAS - Wonderland Art Space, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2009
DCK# - DEN CENSUREREDE KUNSTUDSTILLING
Filosoffen, Group Show, Odense, Denmark, 2008
FORÅRSUDSTILLINGEN 2007
Charlottenborg Kunsthal, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2007
Education
THE ROYAL THEATER, B.A. IN SCENIC PAINTING
Copenhagen, 2000 – 2004
HOLBÆK KUNSTHØJSKOLE, E
Holbæk, 2006
Member of the following organizations
Børnenes Kunsthus -Bestyrelses medlem, 2024 >>
Kosmik kulturselskab - Stiftende medlem 2023 >>
KKArt - Artistic cooperative, Joined 2020 >>
Lejre billedkunstråd, 2020 - 2024
VAK - Vestsjællands Arbejdende Kunstværksteder, Jyderup. Joined 2018 >>>
BKF -Billedkunstnernes Forbund joined 2017 >>>
Ultra Grøn -Artist duo together with Christian Elovara Dinesen, 2006 - 2012 >>>
contact >>
mortenplesner.art @ gmail.com
Instagram: @mortenplesner
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