About the Artist
What’s underneath, what’s behind, how is it possible and what is next?
My process is very physical in which I energetically cover the wood Panels or art-boards with acrylic or many wet-in-wet layers of oil paint mixed with cold wax, mostly with palette knifes, rubber brayers and Squeegees that are worked and reworked, scraped and peeled over long periods of time. I am drawn to abstraction because of its lack of confines and the challenge of creating something beautiful or ugly, simple or chaotic or provocative out of nothing, never knowing what to expect.
I don’t know what the outcome will be when I begin my work, but I am constantly intrigued by the unexpected twists and turns it can take.
I love to explore interesting shapes, color harmony/disharmony, lines, scratches, textures... whatever comes to my mind in the moment. Combining painting mediums with other materials expands possibilities.
I grew up in Denmark and moved to Bay Area 22 years ago. My background is in Graphic Design and parallel to my profession, I have been creating both jewelry and abstract paintings.
I am now entirely focused on my painting and continue to learn new techniques and styles and to work with different media.
Awards & Exhibitions and shows:
Dab Art Co, Art In The Time Of Corona Online Exhibition Vol.3 -2022
Fusion Art: Artist Spotlight Solo Art Exhibition for the month of April 2020
Gallery Ring: Sapphire Award - February 2020
Blue Line Arts: Crocker Kingsley exhibition 2023
Viewpoints Gallery
Superfine Art fair, San francisco 2023 & 2024
Workshops:
www.mshem.com
www.lonniezarem.com
www.pamelacaughey.com
www.melindacootsona.com
www.art2life.com
www.jerryscoldwaxworkshops.com/sma-workshop
Comment about my work:
"Your work really draws in the viewer"
"I was instantly in love with your paintings because of your color palette. I’ve seen many amazing CW paintings, but your use of color is unparalleled! The dynamic contrast and depth are unlike anything I’ve seen before."
"I. Want. Them. All!! Absolutely spectacular!!"
"Gorgeous. Depth, layering, story, invitation. Amazing!!!"
"These are beautiful. Depth and color and mystery. Nice."
"Would love to see these in person."
"OMG! Sorry to use that, but my mind has literally been blown by your work! Start a YouTube channel and show us what you do! You will make a living from just that! Wow ! Rock on!"
"Radiant! Each one glows"
"Gorgeous body of work!"
"All outstanding."
"Among the most astonishing works I’ve ever laid eyes on! Just looking at this makes me dizzy! Seriously, I wish I had some presence in the art world! This is an artist to watch!"
"These are all wonderful and totally in the realm of 'wish *I* had painted that!' Love!"
"Radiant! Each one glows."
"These are amazing! You have found your medium!!"
"Amazing! I’m at a loss for words at your creativity. Stunning!"
"Best I've ever seen"
