Martin Nannestad Jørgensen Explained
| Martin Nannestad Jørgensen |
| Birth Date: | 9 June 1959 |
| Birth Place: | Östhammar, Sweden |
| Nationality: | Danish |
| Known For: | Monumental tapestries and ecclesiastical textile |
| Website: | http://www.martinnannestad.dk |
Martin Nannestad Jørgensen (born 9 June 1959) is a visual artist living and working in Copenhagen, Denmark. His main medium is textile.
Biography
Born in Östhammar, Sweden and growing up in Denmark and Greenland, Jørgensen received his education as a weaver by Kim Naver in Copenhagen 1978–80, Dona Paula Sanches in Guatemala 1980–81, and professor Shizuko Ōshiro in Okinawa, Japan 1986–87.[1] [2] [3]
Work
Tapestries
Weilbach's Biographical Dictionary of Artists describes Jørgensen as "one of the young tapestry weavers about to revitalize a tradition that would otherwise be in danger of extinction".[4] His commissioned works can be seen at University of Copenhagen, the Danish Ministry of Justice and the Danish Supreme Court.[5]
Ecclesiastical textile
Jørgensen has designed and produced vestments, floor coverings, and antependia for e.g. Trinitatis Church in Copenhagen, Rungsted Church, and St. Clemens' Church in Randers.[4]
Exhibitions
- 1984 Solo exhibition at the Craft Council of Copenhagen
- 1985 Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition, Copenhagen
- 1985 “Fall Exhibition”, Charlottenborg Exhibition Space, Copenhagen
- 1986–1987 ”Dänische Webteppiche” Hannover and Cologne, Germany
- 1987 ”Danish Genuine Carpets Exhibition”, Copenhagen
- 1987–1988 Danish Ministry of Culture's Travelling Exhibition in France
- 1988 ”Thread in space”, Danish Ministry of Culture Gallery, Copenhagen
- 1989 “The State Art Foundation 25th year anniversary exhibition”, Copenhagen
- 1991 “Tapestries”, group show at Munkeruphus Gallery, Dronningmølle
- 1993 Project ”Blood on Ice”, Thule, Greenland
- 1995 Project ”Blood on Ice” continued, Thule, Greenland
- 1996 ”Hand-Shake”, Textile installations in Andersen's Water Tower, Copenhagen
- 1997 “Blood Show” at Bille Brahe's Outdoor Slide Gallery, Copenhagen
- 1997 “Danish Crafts and Design Exhibition”, St. Petersburg, Russia
- 2001 “Remixing a Scene”, video installation, Copenhagen
- 2002 ”Contemplation Room”, video installation, Danish Ministry of Culture Gallery, Copenhagen
- 2005 Participating with the video “Movements” in Tromanale Film Festival, Berlin
- 2005 Solo exhibition: “Art- Industry- Museum”, Museum of Applied Art, Copenhagen
- 2019 Solo exhibition: Slow Art, Rundetaarn, Copenhagen
- 2021 Cordis Prize for Tapestry - Inverleith House Edinburgh, Scotland
- 2022 participating in censored exhibition Fibremen 7, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
- 2024 Solo exhibition: Slow, Danish Cultural Institute, Beijing, China
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External links
Notes and References
- News: Han væver 2 cm om dagen. Hedebo Olsen, Lars. Politiken. 25 October 2020. Danish.
- Web site: CV. 25 October 2020.
- Encyclopedia: Tolstrup. Lisbeth. Ørom. Anette. Graae. Annette. Tekstilkunst i Danmark 1988–98. Martin Nannestad Jørgensen. Danish. 1. 1999. Borgens Forlag. Copenhagen Valby. 87-21-01169-9. 188.
- Encyclopedia: Martin Nannestad. Weilbach – Dansk Kunstnerleksikon. 1994–2000. Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen. Danish.
- News: Fastholder indtryk og øjeblikke. . Berlingske Tidende. 26 October 2020. Danish.
Web site: . . Artist: Martin Nannestad Jørgensen . 6 October 2022 . ArtFacts . Marek Claassen and Stine Albertsen .
