Beautiful words
Words that carry wisdom has great meaning. Beauty carries a sense of hope. The combination of the two is my area of exploration.
“Ro på” 60x80cm in process.
“Don’t fear failure” Bruce Lee quote
“Show up” Brené Brown quote, 60x80cm
Longevity
In the age of screens, even profound works of art can seem fleeting. What you put on the wall is different. My intention is to grasp depth and meaning, interpret it and preserve it.
“Love” Kendrick Lamar, 125x75cm
Reverse
The works are painted on refurbished windows, using acrylics, spray paint, pure silver and 23,5 karat gold foil.
The work is created mirror image on the back of the window. The glass works as a heavy, high glossy varnish.
The wooden frame is treated with stain, linseed oil and beeswax to preserve and present the character of the wood.
“You can beat death, sometimes” Bukowski, 60x80cm, process.
Content matter
“Wisdom is more precious than rubies” the proverb says.
I am not painting landscape or portraits. Neither am I painting abstract or naive. You can say, that what I paint is simplistic: “Words” – what’s the point?
Words are powerful. Poetry is powerful. Philosophy and viewpoints can change a person.
That to me, is the most fascinating thing on the planet. How words can grasp our attention, impact our imagination and change our lives.
“Strength” Bruce Lee, 125x65cm
“Don’t fear Failure” Bruce Lee quote, 120×65 cm, Lorraine cocktail bar, Smallegade
Urban Art Deco
The finished art work is a cross breed between a 1930’ies Parisian enamel advertising and a 2024 street art mural.
Whether you find that style appealing is entirely up to your senses and personal style.
My job is to convey the wisdom in the words, bring them to life. Give them longevity and visual expression.
“Make mistakes faster” Andy Grove
Made from scratch
This video shows how I typically build up the typography from the ground up: 1) Pencil sketch, 2) Technical outline, 3) Brush work.
This process ensures amble abstract thought and experimentation, digital accuracy and flexibility followed by the intuitive play and inaccuracy of the hand held brush.
“Victory” Bruce Lee, 120×65 cm
Custom work
The National Coach for the Danish Full Contact Karate team approached me for a calligraphic work.
It was executed with 23,5 karat gold leaf, poppy red and egg shell white.
Custom piece, Japanese calligraphy.
Explore how the pieces are made, read about the people behind the quotes and more.
Come and see
If you are intrigued by the above, feel free to drop a line. Occasionally, I schedule studio visits.
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