I work with drawing, sculpture and installation. My work has a theatrical expression where I often stage my drawings and objects and present them as small performances or plays. 18-th century image montages and perspective theatres serve as staring points for some of my works. I find these paper works intriguing with their simple solutions of creating a sense of illusion and magic.I am interested in how people interact and relate to each other, how they follow codes and rules of behaviour and their wish to present themselves with perfection and control. I often find motifs for my pictures in situations where people have to maintain a controlled appearance and take part of a rigid social structure, where the roles are carefully played and the codes of conduct are strictly followed. The aesthetics I use bare references to Victorianism and the bourgeoisie, which can be seen as a metaphor for the superficial, of keeping up appearances and maintain an impeccable and spotless façade. The more impressive the appearance the less we see what lies behind. I want to give the viewer a feeling that the façade is about to come down a little, and that which has been hidden is slightly showing through. Like a short moment of chaos.The aesthetics I use bare references to Victorianism and the bourgeoisie, which can be seen as a metaphor for the superficial, of keeping up appearances and maintain an impeccable and spotless façade. The more impressive the appearance the less we see what lies behind. I want to give the viewer a feeling that the façade is about to come down a little, and that which has been hidden is slightly showing through. Like a short moment of chaos.
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