The woman’s take on abstract expressionism

RESIDENCY AT THE DANISH ART WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 2023


I am super exited in these days as I am producing new large scale paintings at my residency at The Danish Art Workshop in Copenhagen. I have only been here for a week and a half, and I already feel like years have flown by. I am so immersed in created paintings in a scale which my own studio can not provide for. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

PRESS TEXT ABOUT MY PROJECT

As a female artist working with abstract expressionism, I have a perspective and approach that reflects my personal experiences and artistic visions. I have chosen to work with large-scale paintings to invite the viewer to engage with my work on a visceral level. My paintings are not just about aesthetic beauty or technical mastery, but about exploring the complexity of human existence, the depth of emotion and the power of the unconscious mind.

Working with abstract expressionism thus gives me the opportunity to break free from the limitations of traditional representational art, which is why my paintings are not bound by specific narratives or subjects, but they represent the raw and unfiltered expression of my own innermost thoughts and feelings.

I see the large, gestural brushstrokes that are characteristic of my paintings as a representation of the body in motion. Associated with the movement, I investigate the physical by engaging with the canvas in order to create a deeper connection between myself and the canvas in this way.

Spirituality is another important theme. Following many artists within abstract expressionism, I see my work as a form of spiritual practice that can transcend the material world.

In summary, I explore a connection with the subconscious mind, body and spirituality in various ways. I suggest that tapping into my subconscious mind and engaging physically with my paintings can create works that are more authentic and meaningful.