Text by Anne Maria Udsen

“In my artistic practice, I explore the subtle interplay between the external and internal landscapes, reflecting the intricate weave of our human existence. Nature’s cycles and the human life cycle serve as prisms to examine themes of loss, transition, and identity. By shifting perspectives and fields of view, I attempt to capture the harsh and the incomprehensible.

Through various projects, I delve into the emotional landscapes that mirror our human existence. The landscape here reminds me of the primeval scenery in Mols Bjerge, Djursland, where humans have lived for millennia and where my childhood memories are from.

The ice age landscape has always fascinated me, revealing primordial elements if I take the time to observe. The southern part of Scania is characterized by undulating landscapes and apple trees along the coastline.

My childhood landscape was marked by similar scenery, including old apple trees. These experiences became visceral and imaginary, making branches seem to grow from my fingers. The space between the branches, known in Japanese gardens as ‘Ma,’ is akin to the silences between musical notes. Looking up at the sky through the branches, the stark silhouettes against the blue inspire me to capture these moments in my art, focusing on the cyclical nature of time.

I use strong visual metaphors to examine nature’s beauty, human impact on the environment, and the cycle of human life. My work is a mental journey, exploring the transition between figuration and abstraction to develop a new form of aesthetics.

I often use a muted tertiary color palette, with blue as a constant presence for its calming universal quality. The creative process is slow, with careful application of tone, guided by my inner compass.

My aim is to explore how aesthetics can inform new ethics and understanding. My art does not seek to explain but rather to inspire contemplation and exploration.”