I am a Danish visual artist and teacher. After four years in the Netherlands and three years with one foot in Britain, I am back in my home country. In between travelling.
My approach to creative work
My paintings and sketches are inspired by places and people I encounter. I have an anthropological approach to visual artwork, with a keen eye for cultural and social subtleties.
‘Joie de vivre’ is a characteristic of many of my works, as a counterweight to the misery we are confronted with in the media. Blinkers off, I believe that a balance is needed. To keep courage.
Sometimes people are lifted out of their surroundings, which I have replaced with a graphic background: Just like digitization constantly mixes places, realities, and people.
I prefer a systematic approach to artwork titles, typically place and number. Rather than a long explanatory title, I let viewers form their own stories and messages. However, if asked directly, I don’t mind sharing my thoughts.
I work mainly with ink, pigment, gouache, and pastel, as I prefer a subtle and unpolished expression.
Education and professional background
I have taken various art courses throughout my life.
More formally, I hold a Bachelor in Education from University College Copenhagen and a M.Sc. in International Business Administration and Modern Languages from Copenhagen Business School. In addition, I have studied Communication and Journalism at Webster University and London School of Journalism.
I worked with communications for 20+ years, before switching to teaching. My primary teaching subjects are Danish language, social studies, and of course, visual art.
Memberships
Danmarks Billedkunstlærere
Lyngby Kunstforening
Let’s stay connected
Follow my work on Instagram.
Drop me a line if you are interested in my art or my teaching.
