Kirsten Lockenwitz facts for kids
Kirsten Lockenwitz (born 2 May 1932) is a Danish artist and sculptor. She creates beautiful abstract artworks. You can see her elegant sculptures in public places, like in the cities of Copenhagen and Aalborg.
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About Kirsten Lockenwitz's Art
Early Life and Art School
Kirsten Lockenwitz was born in Copenhagen. She studied art at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. This was from 1962 to 1967. Her teachers included Niels Lergaard and Dan Sterup-Hansen.
Exploring New Art Styles
In her early art, Kirsten used very bright colors. She also tried working with ceramics. She left art school to focus on making sculptures. She used unusual materials like glass and neon tubes. She loved to experiment with how light passed through or reflected off these materials.
Her art was inspired by different styles. One influence was Danish Constructivism. This art style uses simple shapes and lines. She was also inspired by new art trends from America in the 1960s.
From Abstract to Nature
In the late 1980s, Kirsten's art started to change. She began to express herself more freely. Her work became more natural-looking. She found inspiration in things like cliff formations. Her large, beautiful sculptures were made with great care. They often looked clear and spiritual. Kirsten Lockenwitz is known for creating simple, poetic artworks. These pieces often focus on abstract ideas and feelings.
Famous Sculptures and Artworks
Some of Kirsten Lockenwitz's most famous works are in public places.
- Discrimination (2001) is a sculpture you can see in Copenhagen. It is next to the Black Diamond building. This building is part of the Royal Library.
- Tripalaka (1996) is another well-known sculpture. It is located on the harbor front in Aalborg.
- In 2014, her artwork called Skulpturskoven was put in a park. This park is at Sophienholm in Lyngby, near Copenhagen.
Awards and Recognition
Kirsten Lockenwitz has received important awards for her art.
- In 1986, she was given the Eckersberg Medal.
- In 2000, she received the Thorvaldsen Medal.
