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



Solo 

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






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  >>>




























































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