About
Kirsten Dahlerup, born in Elsinore, Denmark is a contemporary artist based in St. Leonards-On-Sea, UK. Her art is inspired by her inner world as well as her love of nature.
Artist Statement
Collectors and previous buyers of my art tell me that my pieces invite them to reconnect with the aspects of their essence which are peace, happiness and presence.
I am infinitely familiar with how art can take us out of our busy minds for us to receive through our senses - thereby helping us relax into our bodies and our essence of authenticity.
As a young adult, when I lived in Denmark, I would go as often as possible to 'Louisiana Museum of Modern Art' - this was where I fell in love with acrylic paint as a medium. I would feel warm and fuzzy in my stomach when I looked at colourful abstract paintings with several layers and delicious textures!
Today I use acrylic paint as well as oil sticks.
Living close to nature and swimming in the sea all year round has influenced the shapes and colours in my work.
Recent exhibitions include:
SOTA's Affordable Art Fair, London - Curators: Emma Lang and Christie's Associate Director Daniel Etherton
Rogue Gallery, St. Leonards-On-Sea - Curator: Ray Gange
Moth, St. Leonards-On-Sea
Hastings Arts Forum, St. Leonards-On-Sea
Hastings Coastal Currents, St. Leonards-On-Sea
