about
I am a self-taught, Copenhagen-based painter. My subjects are usually semi-abstract figures, and my works are composed of solid blocks of vibrant colors and suggestive lines.
At the very core, my visual inspiration comes from my grandmothers tapestries. She had an enormous loom, on which she would weave all sorts of magical and abstract creatures. Those tapestries are, in a very subtle way, always at the base of what I do. They are my foundation.
When I see something beautiful (which can be anything; a painting by one of my favorite artists, a certain combination of colors on a tennis-court or the peculiar way my brother runs down a snowy hill), it gives me a deep feeling of peace and ease. Of satisfaction, perhaps. Painting enables me to get closer to that feeling.
Almost all of my paintings contain an element of ambiguity and inner conflict. Of inhibitions, that separate the inner world from the outer one. This is probably the main, underlying theme of my work.
exhibitions
Nov. 10. - Dec. 15. 2024: Group show Dronninglund Kunstcenter, Denmark
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Sep. 27 - Oct. 9 2022: Copenhagen Art Space, Filosoffen, Odense, Denmark
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Jan. 12 - Jan. 18 2022: ETERNITY Virtual Exhibition at The Holy Art Gallery, London, UK
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Nov. 26 - Nov. 28 2021: Art Nordic 2021 at Lokomotivværkstedet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Sep. 09 - Sep. 24 2021: International Contemporary Exhibition DE.MO at MADS Art Gallery, Milan, Italy
"Anna Hvid's art radiates a striking blend of modern abstraction and nostalgic inspiration, rooted deeply in her personal connections and encounters with art history. Her vivid use of color and geometric forms speaks to her artistic lineage, inspired by her grandmother’s abstract tapestries, yet evolves into a voice that is uniquely her own. Each piece of Hvid’s work unfolds like an emotional dialogue, mixing moments of clarity with subtle melancholy, a quality that imbues her paintings with profound depth.
Anna Hvid demonstrates a refined mastery of acrylics on cotton and linen canvases, wielding color and form as expressive instruments. Her palette is unapologetically vibrant, bringing energy to the compositions and imbuing even still moments with a sense of movement. The use of solid color blocks and geometric patterns creates a sense of rhythm that feels simultaneously structured and spontaneous, suggesting an intuitive process that leans on both precision and feeling.
Her textural approach is kept clean, which allows the geometry and vibrant hues to take center stage. The scale of her paintings, such as the expansive 120 x 100 cm canvas of “I Dream in Colors,” provides an immersive experience, encouraging viewers to step into the world she’s created. The way she balances size and complexity is thoughtful; her large canvases amplify the emotional and energetic impact of her work without overwhelming the viewer."
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Charlotte Paritzky
Director at Z&B Gallery and Co-founder of OBRA Art
November 2024
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