
Pia Andersen
Collection

Pia Andersen was born in Frederikshavn, Denmark.
Today she shares her life between Extremadura, Spain and Copenhagen, Denmark.
She has studied at The Art Academy of Cracow, Poland and the School of Arts and Crafts, Kolding, Denmark.
Her work is represented in numerous collections and institutions, including The National Gallery of Denmark; The New Carlsberg Foundation, DK; Oaxaca Museum, Mexico; Museum Vendsyssel, Hjørring, DK and Leopold Hoesch Museum, Düren, Germany.
Her art is based on the impressions from endless journeys in Europe and South America. On her travels, she uses the camera as her sketchbook, material to work on later in the studio.
Artist Statement
"I paint nature as I interpret it, and by doing so, I create a new nature, a personal surface of nature in its own right.
Nature is not only fields, woods and lakes. You find nature in innumerable variations and forms.

My inspiration comes from the countries I have visited, the mountains I have climbed, and the light shining in a certain way at a specific moment.
Light always has been of significant interest. I am working with the light on the surface, in the layers and my themes.
The way I apply the paint allows me to manipulate the light. An uneven surface creates several small shadows. The layers in the painting allow me to construct a colour from dark to light or vice versa, guiding the light of the artwork in an entirely physical way.
“Painting is a constant process of renewal and discovery”: Joan Mitchell.
I work intuitively using the impressions from my daily life, art I have seen, travels I have made, and nature I have lived. When I have constructed the framework of a painting, I add colour. This colour pushes the composition and not only demands but defines the next colour.

My studio is a laboratory of visual alchemy.
Colour is not only what the eye registers; it is the memory of the colour.
One colour is born by the disappearance of another,
like when the sun moves, or a leaf is turned. Like colour is relative, born by its neighbours; perception also is relative, depending on the spectator's knowledge, history and situation.
Painting is my attempt to communicate consciously and unconsciously.
I want my paintings to activate the viewer's memories, create a pleasant but puzzling presence, and provoke associations."
ACHIEVEMENTS
EXHIBITIONS
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2022
La Siesta del Gato – Brøndsalen, Copenhagen, Denmark
New paintings – Galerie Provence, Vadum, Denmark -
2021
The Journey of the Blue Salmon – Kastrupgårdsamlingen, Denmark
The Journey of the Blue Salmon – Art Center Silkeborg Bad, Denmark -
2019
Sonnenduft – White Square Gallery, Berlin, Germany -
2018
Avannaannguarpoq – Brøndsalen, Copenhagen, Denmark
New works – Galerie Provence, Vadum, Denmark -
2017
Al sur de Gredos, color by color – Galeri Heer, Oslo, Norway
Nye oliemalerier og stentøjskrukker – Galerie Provence, Vadum, Denmark -
2016
Behind the color – Bispegården, Kalundborg, Denmark -
2015
El Aroma de la Luz – Brøndsalen, Copenhagen, Denmark -
2014
„Des Lebens Pulse…“ – White Square Gallery in cooperation with Berliner Sparkasse, Berlin, Germany -
2013
Sol y sombra – White Square Gallery, Berlin, Germany
Las Cuatro Estaciones – Brøndsalen, Copenhagen, Denmark -
2012
Metamorphosen – White Square Gallery in cooperation with Berliner Sparkasse, Berlin, Germany
Galleri Heer, Oslo, Norway -
2011
Galerie Provence, Vadum, Denmark
White Square Gallery, Berlin, Germany -
2010
Lys i Lanskab – Brøndsalen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Pia Andersen – Galleri Heer, Oslo, Norway -
2009
Mirage – Biblioteca Alexandrina, Egypt
Dialog (with Osman Dinc) – Galerie Provence, Vadum, Denmark
Kunstetagerne, Hobro, Denmark -
2008
Pia Andersen – Galería Vértice, Guadalajara, Mexico
Striber i Landskab – Brøndsalen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Pinturas – Museo de Bellas Artes, Guadalajara, Mexico -
2007
Farver i Landskab – Olivia Holm Møller Museum, Holstebro, Denmark -
2006
Spanske billeder – Galerie Provence, Vadum, Denmark
Linier i Landskab – Galleri Heer, Oslo, Norway -
2005
Atelierudstilling, Copenhagen, Denmark -
2004
Skitser i papir og keramik – Museum of the Fine Arts, Ålborg, Denmark
Keramik og maleri – Galleri Heer, Oslo, Norway
Bispegården, Kalundborg, Denmark
Hadsund Cityhall, Hadsund, Denmark -
2003
Summerlightning – DCA Gallery, New York City, USA
Kornmod – Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg, Denmark
Luces Septentrionales – Museo Antiguo Collegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City
Pia Andersen – Galeria Alejandro Gallo, Guadalajara, Mexico -
2002
Wetterleuchten – Galerie Michael Schultz, Berlin, Germany -
2001
La Vera – Galerie Edition Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Himmel Hav Ager – Galleri Heer, Oslo, Norway -
2000
Galerie Müller, Schütz und Rohs, Colon, Germany -
1999
Visto de Campo San Fantin – Galerie Mikael Schultz, Berlin, Germany
Cultus Hortorum – Galleri Heer, Oslo, Norway
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg, Denmark -
1998
Paysage – D.C.A. Gallery, New York, USA
Caminos – Kunsthallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Terra Incognita – Museum am Ostwall, Dortmund, Germany
Plaza Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Galleri Rohs, Düren, Germany
Edition Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark -
1997
Politikens Hus, Copenhagen, Denmark -
1996
Wechselbeziehungen – Galerie Müller, Schütz und Rohs, Cologne, Germany
Galerie Provence, Ålborg, Denmark
Siyah / Beyaz Gallery, Ankara, Turkey -
1995
Galleri Rohs, Düren, Germany
Galleri Brantebjerg, Nakke Nord, Denmark -
1994
Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, Denmark
Flecha Azul – Storstrøm Museum of Fine Arts, Maribo, Denmark
Flecha Azul – Hjørring Museum of Fine Arts, Hjørring, Denmark
Flecha Azul – Kunsthaus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany -
1993
Galleri Rohs, Düren, Germany
Skejten sten – Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg, Denmark -
1991
Galeri Deco, Ålborg, Denmark
Sfærer af lys og rum – Leopold Hoesch Museum, Düren, Germany
21. Int. Biennale, Sao Paulo, Brasil
Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, Denmark -
1990
Galeri ASP, Craków, Poland
Galerie Treppe, Düren, Germany
Sfærer af lys og rum – Nikolaj Exhibitionhall, Copenhagen, Denmark
Galleri 11, DR-television, Denmark -
1989
Galerie Høghsberg, Århus, Denmark
Galeri Deco, Ålborg, Denmark
Galerie Treppe, Düren, Germany
Oaxaca Museum, Oaxaca, Mexico -
1987
Koldinghus ( med Ida Guldhammer), Kolding, Denmark
Danish Center of Architecture (med Ida Guldhammer), Copenhagen, Denmark
PRICES & GRANTS
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Erna Hamilton´s Travel Grant, 2015
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L.F.Foghts Fond 2010
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Nordic Ministerial Council
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Ragnvald og Ida Blix Foundation
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Silkeborg Artistprice 1992
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Irgens-Bergh´s Artists´ Grant
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Knud Højgård´s Foundation
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Queen Ingrid´s Foundation
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The Danish National Bank´s Jubilee Foundation
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Ministry of Education´s bilateral Grant 1983-85
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The Danish Art Foundation
COLLECTIONS
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The National Museum of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Museum Kastrupgaard, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Leopold Hoesch Museum, Düren, Germany
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Museum am Ostwall, Dortmund, Germany
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Szombathely Museum, Szombathely, Hungary
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Musée de Petit Format, Couvin, Belgium
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The New Carlsberg Foundation, Denmark
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The House of Parliament, Christiansborg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Hjørring Museum of Fine Arts, Denmark
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Oaxaca Museum, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Drangedahl County, Telemark, Norway
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Private collections in Germany, USA, Mexico, Japan, Brasil, Turkey,
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England, Norway and Denmark.
EDUCATION
The Academy of Fine Arts, Craków, Poland.
COMMISSIONS
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Ceramic jar, Kalundborg, Denmark – 2017
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Jin Shin Restaurant, Ålborg, Denmark – 2012
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Mug of the year 2013 for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark – 2012
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Malko Prizes for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark – 2012
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Årets Harald for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark – 2011
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MMM Prize for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark – 2011
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The church Kirke Stilling by Korsør, Denmark – 2009
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The Parliament, Christiansborg, meetingroom, Copenhagen, Denmark – 2007
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The Musicians´ Lounge at the Opera, Copenhagen, Denmark – 2004
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Terra Group a/s, Oslo, Norway – 2004
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Danish Industry, Copenhagen, Denmark – 2004
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Office of the president of the Danish Council of The Legal Profession, Cph. – 2004
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Ålborg Congress and Culture Center, Denmark– 2004
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Vordingborg College of Education, Denmark – 2000
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Microsoft, Hellerup, Denmark – 2002
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The Bishop´s Meeting-room, Haderslev , Denmark– 2002
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The Royal Danish Embassy, Berlin, Germany – 2000
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Zürich RE, Colon, Germany – 2000
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Velux Foundation, Copenhagen, Denmark – 1999
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Evangelische und Johanniter Klinikum, Duisburg, Germany – 1999
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Hotel Louisiana, Silkeborg, Denmark – 1997
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Restaurant M.S. Amerika, Copenhagen, Denmark – 1995
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Pfarmacy Triangelen, Copenhagen, Denmark – 1991
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House of Counties, Copenhagen, Denmark – 1994
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School of Forestry, Nøddebo, Denmark – 1994
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IC3-train “Stygge Krumpen”, Denmark
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The Royal Danish Embassy, Mexico City
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Skejby Hospital, Århus, Denmark
LITERATURE
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2021