Description
Estimate：£15,000-£20,000
Image Size: 120 cm x 101 cm (47 1/8 x 39 3/4 inches) All measurements are approximate.
Signed (reverse)
This painting comes with a COA issued by Artist Museums.
Per Kirkeby (1938-2018), the Danish painter, sculptor, and poet, was a versatile and influential figure in the contemporary art world. Known for his distinctive blend of abstraction and figurative art, Kirkeby’s works often featured rich, earthy colors and textured surfaces that conveyed a deep connection to nature and landscape. His art evolved through various styles, from Pop Art to Neo-Expressionism, making him a celebrated and complex artist. Kirkeby’s legacy endures through his extensive body of work, his impact on European art movements, and his exploration of the intersection between art and nature, leaving a lasting imprint on the art world.
The painting presents a striking interplay of vibrant colors—rich oranges, deep blues, and lush greens—blended with sweeping brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and energy. The forms are loosely defined, giving the painting a dynamic quality that suggests a natural landscape but leaves much to the viewer’s interpretation. Kirkeby’s signature style merges abstraction with nature, often evoking the raw and unrefined beauty of the environment. His use of bold, expressive brushwork captures the fluidity and unpredictability of nature, while his color choices infuse the canvas with an emotional depth. The piece reflects Kirkeby’s deep connection to the natural world, where the abstract and the organic coexist in harmony, encouraging the viewer to immerse themselves in the sensation of the landscape rather than a literal representation. His work often invites reflection on the power and beauty of nature, seen through a lens of personal exploration and artistic freedom.
