” The Wind in the Willows” is a series of collages with motives inspired by Kenneth Grahames’ book and the school’s nearby brook. The work covers two stories and is located close to the the school’s library. It is mounted in pairs, meant to give the impression of opposing pages from a book. It is meant to communicate the beauty and importance of the local wildlife. ”Coast and sweet briars” consists of one big and six lesser collages placed in the school’s reception.
The submarine was chosen for it’s obvious connection to the pool. By lowering it’s military associations, the submarine is left to symbolize mankind’s search for adventure and wisdom both under and above sea.
The work consists of 30 mono typographies decipting different animals found in the local fauna. The children of the school have a close connection to these animals as they can often be seen in the surrounding areas and through the schools education. The work is placed in the school’s musical area, which is also often open for visitors.
In my work, I aim to capture experiences found in nature through a careful interpretation of the energy that experience brings and the relationship of man to nature. Often, the motives are animals. In animal encounters, I experience a connection and respect for nature that I wish to express in my artwork. After finishing art school I studied pre-historic cave paintings in Southern Africa. The force of these ancient paintings made a lasting impression, which inspired me to create my own cave paintings using modern materials. In my works, the animal must be perceived as alive, present and timeless at once. I aim to give my theme a more symbolic form, a sort of animal-icon. The works are made on paper, mixing the techniques of collage and mono typography, often in large formats.
