 Thomas Kiaer: Untitled, 2011. 220 x 160 cm |
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ACTS OF THOMAS Thomas Kiaer Exhibition Jan. 6th to Feb.11th 2012 Bie&Vadstrup gallery Sølvgade 26 1307 Copenhagen K Denmark +45 33933312 www.bie-vadstrup.com Trees do not reach all the way heaven, or do they ? In one of his recent paintings Kiaer lets the trees grow in from heaven and from the sides of the painting, and the horizon has disappeared. Maybe you can see a building, or a column ? From here you have to work your way into the painting. This new group of works stem from well-known elements from Thomas Kiaer, they are photos, some of his own, some from public places and the world of advertising. But here, too, new angles makes it difficult for the viewer to orientate himself and grasp Kiaer’s works. The color scheme has all facets, sometimes light, pale colors are dominating, sometime it’s the more sombre colors. Painted baloons add add disturb at the same time, but lends something to the picture.. We are confronted and provoked at the same time. ”Acts of Thomas” is a collection of apocryph papers, not accepted by the church. In other words, som papers slightly off key compared to the official church. Thomas Kiaer has worked with the gallery for twenty years, and it is with great pleasure I open a new exhibition of his. It has had to wait since August, 2011 because the gallery was flooded in July. Consequently this is the second time Thomas Kiaer exhibits in new surroundings, same rooms, same gallery ! Sincerely Wibeke Vadstrup January 2012 |
