Lost & Found

paintings

2011
90 × 100 cm
35.43 × 39.37 in
Mediums: 
acrylic
cotton-canvas
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An enchanting and mysterious nightscape where nature's wild beauty meets a surreal color spectrum. In this artwork, Anja Hemmingsen contrasts vibrant coral-red tree trunks and cascading roots against a deep violet night sky illuminated by glowing golden moons. The bottom edge is grounded by a structured, striped pattern of green tones, striking a compelling balance between organic expression and graphic form.

With its bold colors and magical atmosphere, this large-scale canvas brings a captivating, dreamlike edge and vibrant presence to any room.

An original painting by painter Anja Hemmingsen

The main topic by Hemmingsen is a reconstructed reality usually inspired by photographs, postcards or clippings from books and magazines. Hemmingsen’s works can often be traced back from geographical and topographical natural phenomenons. But in general has the viewer few clues from which to deduct a the particular natural inspiration. The recurring mixture of cubic / constructive elements and references to nature/landscapes ensure that each image is perceived as an independent composition of colors and shapes.
 
The colors in the works are one of the main driving forces in Hemmingsens artistic ambitions. Where she challenges the viewer through sliding shades, opposite brushstrokes and above all in the texture where it is the purpose for the viewer to accept the consequences that goes beyond or even across the decorative.
 
Anja Hemmingsen has among others participated in several juried exhibitions in Denmark. 
 
Written by art historian Erik Mortensen