Kirsten Bukager

My approach to creative work

My paintings and sketches are inspired by places and people I encounter. I have an anthropological approach, with a keen eye for social subtleties. I try to capture moments that I find funny, poetic, or thought-provoking.

‘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 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. 

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