Artist-in-Residence Program 002 HOUSES: Land Art by Lene Degett Vol. 2
Co-organizers: Oeuvrik, Nakamura Keith Haring Collection
Support: Embassy of Denmark, Scandinavian Embassies
Cooperation: Palette Painting Class
This exhibition welcomes Danish artist Lene Degett, who is based on the nature-rich island of Bornholm, Denmark, to create and showcase land art inspired by the natural environment of Yatsugatake. The program includes a public art production, workshop, and related exhibition.
The theme of her project, HOUSES, encompasses a variety of meanings, such as dwelling, home, shelter, nest, or hiding place. Through this work, viewers are invited to reflect on their personal spaces and humanity’s coexistence with society and nature. This is a rare opportunity to witness the artist’s creative process live, set against the stunning backdrop of Yatsugatake’s landscape.
ARTIST PROFILE
Lene Degett（リーネ・ディゲット）
Born 1957, Denmark
Director, Bornholm Art School
Educator at Folk High School
Lene Degett is dedicated to helping children experience the richness of life through art, a mission she actively practices in educational settings. Simultaneously, she works as an artist, creating works in graphic art, installations, and land art, showcasing her talents internationally.
Website: www.degett.dk
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RELATED EVENTS
Event ①
HOUSES ~ A Dialogue in the Forest ~ Exhibition by Yatsugatake Artists
This exhibition brings together works by participating artists, each expressing their interpretation of the theme “HOUSES.”
The concept “A Dialogue in the Forest” envisions an exchange with people, animals, and nature, and interaction with the life found within the forest. By exploring this theme, the event seeks to foster an artistic and cultural exchange between Denmark and Japan, and between Bornholm Island and Yatsugatake.
Date: May 12 (Mon) – May 18 (Sun), 2014
Exhibiting Artists: Genki Ueno, Oibrick (Nao Oshima / Yumeno Goma / Kazuyo Imai)
Event ②
Lene Degett’s Land Art Exhibition
Children’s Workshop: “Let’s Create a Hideout Using Natural Materials!”
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2014
A workshop for children will be held during the exhibition, led by Danish artist and art educator Lene Degett. Inspired by how insects, birds, and other small creatures gather natural materials like branches and leaves to build their nests, participants will create their own unique and exciting HOUSES (homes or hideouts) using materials from the forest. This program is designed to foster children’s creativity and their connection to nature.
