Artist Profile: Mørkeblomst
Origin: Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark
Currently Exhibiting in: New York City
Bio:
Mørkeblomst, an elusive figure whose work has yet to be fully uncovered by the broader art world, hails from the shadows of Vesterbro, Copenhagen. Known to only a select few, the artist’s creations feel as if they’ve been unearthed from a forgotten corner of the urban landscape, yet they resonate with the potential for something far greater. Despite their relative anonymity, Mørkeblomst’s work hints at an artist on the verge of discovery, poised to emerge from the underground and make a lasting impression on those daring enough to engage with the raw power of their creations.
Mørkeblomst’s art fuses the industrial with the introspective, using unconventional materials like mirrors, burned canvas, and found objects to evoke themes of destruction, rebirth, and the fractured self. The artist’s deliberate ambiguity, both in identity and technique, serves to heighten the sense of mystery, drawing viewers deeper into the haunting beauty of their work. With each piece, Mørkeblomst invites the observer to question the passage of time, urban decay, and their own fragmented reflections.
Featured Artworks at Bushwick Gallery
1. Scorched Impressions
Medium: Spray Paint, Burned Canvas on Double-Primed White Roll Canvas
Dimensions: 10 feet x 48 inches
Price: $2,795
Description:
Scorched Impressions is a visceral testament to the tension between destruction and regeneration. This towering piece, suspended by oversized safety pins, uses bold splashes of spray paint interwoven with charred areas of canvas, creating a striking visual juxtaposition. The artwork embodies Mørkeblomst’s fascination with the scars left by urban life and the hidden potential for rebirth within those very scars. Like a forgotten artifact from a distant city, it feels both timeless and fleeting, urging the viewer to confront the beauty found in what has been lost.
2. Reflections of Fragmented Time
Medium: Cardboard Tube, Mirrors, Spray Paint
Dimensions: 8 feet tall
Price: $1,950
Description:
In Reflections of Fragmented Time, Mørkeblomst constructs an 8-foot sculpture from a repurposed cardboard tube, spray paint, and shards of mirror. The piece invites a meditative engagement with the self, as viewers catch fragmented reflections of themselves within the mirrored surfaces. These distorted images, combined with the rough, industrial aesthetic, evoke a sense of disconnection and impermanence. It’s a piece that challenges the viewer to consider how the passage of time and urban decay can both fracture and redefine identity, highlighting Mørkeblomst’s ability to create thought-provoking works from everyday materials.
Exhibition Information
Group Exhibition: “Specters of the Subconscious”
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 17 / 6PM-8PM
Exhibition Dates: October 17 – October 28, 2024
Theme: Dive into the eerie and surreal aspects of the human mind, where dreams, phobias, and unspoken fears reside. Mørkeblomst’s pieces contribute a raw and reflective energy to the exhibition, offering viewers a glimpse into the subconscious through urban decay and fragmented reality. This undiscovered artist is ready to emerge, and Specters of the Subconscious marks the beginning of a new chapter in their artistic journey.