Artist
Laust Højgaard
Through his expressive works, Laust Højgaard (b. 1989) reflects the world with humorous exaggeration and meticulous attention to detail.
Højgaard works impulsively, painting directly from his imagination onto canvas, often working on several paintings simultaneously. His curious characters emerge from an organic, abstract mass, evolving into angular figures, each with distinctive body language and details. To Højgaard, these characters represent quirky misfits, whose bodies are physically confined by the boundaries of the artwork. The geometric figures live in colourful, intricate boxes that also contain numerous references to mythology, pop and urban culture.
Højgaard paints with oil and acrylics and his unique painting style is a fusion of his background in classical drawing and graphic design. As a graduate of the Odense Design Academy, The Drawing Academy in Viborg, and with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, Højgaard’s creations showcase a unique blend of classical influences and modern aesthetics.
Exhibitions by the artist
Further questions
Tania Asbæk
Phone: 5180 8054
tania@collaborations.dk