Written in Water – Works by Erik A. Frandsen, exhibition organized by the Cultural AffairsBureau, raised its curtain at Tap Seac Gallery on 25 February, 6:30 pm, completing the ribbon-cutting ceremony with Cheung So Mui, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Chief of Office, Li Zhengqiao, Deputy Director-General of Department of Culture and Education of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Yu Xiaoming, Deputy Director-General of Consular Affairs Department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Torben A. Gettermann, Consul General of Denmark to Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Region, and Ung Vai Meng, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Some twenty pieces of art, including stainless steel engravings, mosaics, and installation works is presented by Erik A. Frandsen from Denmark during the exhibition. The exhibition is held from 26 February to 8 May.
Erik A. Frandsen is a self-taught artist from Denmark. His creative method favours the ingenious combination of different media and materials. By combining multiple layers of resources with an assortment of images, Frandsen creates new and innovative visual effects. Throughout his creative career, he has continued to explore the application of new and novel materials, and searched for fresh and creative working methodologies.
The stainless steel engravings featured in the forthcoming exhibition highlight the unique properties and characteristics of the material. Icy cold colours and tranquil motifs combine with the reflections of the viewing audience to create a variety of illusory moving images.
In the series of mosaics, Frandsen explores themes from everyday life. His careful observations and the exploration of distinct lines create a unique perspective, which is central to his artistic expression. With his series of stainless steel works painted without brushes, colour or canvas, Frandsen offers a highly original take on contemporary painting.
