BIOGRAPHY
'Colour is healing magic anybody can benefit from'
'I don't always use a brush to paint with. Sometimes it's a credit card. Or my fingers...'
'Curiosity and exploration is what makes it a joy to be an artist'
Danish artist Charlotte Donvang is an artist, speaker, transformational trainer and healer. She has lived in England, Thailand and Malaysia and returned to Denmark in 2021 after 28 years overseas.
Born into a family of artists, she has since 2009 exhibited in Denmark, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and India in both group and solo shows.
She is inspired by ancient wisdom and the simple art of observation of people, nature and life. She questions what immediately meets the eye in search of a deeper truth. She looks at the essence of life in general while encouraging you to look into yours and question the way you look at life.
Donvang’s last solo show during Singapore Contemporary in 2017 displayed profound 3D paintings depicting the multi-dimensional facets of life, and emotions in particular: love, hate, anger, joy. Going deep into her inner Universe, she impressed the audience with her strong contemporary abstract expressionism.
Donvang’s latest series has shifted from abstract expressionism to a contemporary style where voluptuous women are conquering their own inhibitions in a personal fight to be who they are. Just as her previous works, this latest series is a reflection of Donvang’s inner journey.
KUNSTNERUDTALELSE
Jeg elsker farver! De udtrykker mere end ord, og det er et fantastisk internationalt kommunikationsværktøj, der taler direkte til hjertet uafhængigt af sprog, alder og kultur. Malerier har de samme magiske evner. Det er bestemt min erfaring efter cirka 28 år i udlandet, mest i Asien.
Jeg er inspireret af livet og finder mine motiver i de energier og følelser, vi mennesker nu engang altid omgiver os med. Ultimativt drejer min kunst sig om mennesket… ikke nødvendigvis om facaden men om det inde bag facaden. Om vores tanker og følelser, om vores indre og de udfordringer, vi møder på livets rejse. Min billedkunst er en slags illustration af de op- og nedture, vi som menneske oplever gennem livet. Jeg ynder at give det hele et optimistisk og positivt tvist.
Jeg bruger kunsten til at reflektere over de store spørgsmål i livet. Desuden stiller jeg spørgsmål ved ’sandheden’, graver ind under overfladen og bruger maleriet til at komme med nogle anskuelser om, hvordan man kan leve et lykkeligt liv.
Jeg har siden 2009 udstillet i Danmark, Korea, Litauen, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan og Indien i både gruppe- og soloudstillinger.
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ART EDUCATION
Born into a family of artists and was taught art, creativity and technique from childhood by granddad, Artist Herne Nielsen and mother, Artist Jette Herne.
After that, self- studying and various courses in various countries.
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Other education
Reiki Master, Master of Meditation and Master of Telekinetic Healing.
Trained in various healing modalities.
Bachelor in Commerce and Bachelor in Science Economics.
Exhibitions
2023
Art Fair Viborg Kunstmesse, Denmark
The Winter Exhibition Viborg, Pakhuset in Viborg, Denmark
Vilde Vaser, Skagen, Denmark
Open Doors, Pakhuset and Soendermoelle in Viborg, Denmark
Gallery LM, St Sct Mikkelsgade, Viborg, Denmark
The Art in the Centre, Kulturnatten 2023, Viborg, Denmark
Reconnect, the 9th. Geoje International Art Festival på Haegeumgang Theme Museum i Korea.
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2022
Alletiders Kunst 2022 art fair, Ridehuset Aarhus, Denmark
Art in Favrskov, Denmark.
Axis of Peace, the 8th Geoje International Art Festival at Haegeumgang Theme Museum in Korea.
The Easter Exhibition Viborg, Pakhuset in Viborg, Denmark
Art Fair Viborg Kunstmesse, Denmark
Furkunst.dk Summer Exhibition, Denmark
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2021
Peace Again, the 7th Geoje International Art Festival at Haegeumgang Theme Museum in Korea.
Furkunst.dk Summer Exhibition, Denmark
2020
Colours of Life, Art Pivot, A Centre for Contemporary Art and Ideas, Udaipur, India.
2019
Vermilion, LockerRoom, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
New Beginnings, 28 Fireplace Café, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Non-Finito, University of Malaya Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2018
ArtBridge24, Druskinikai, Lithauania.
Taiwan International Art Exchange, in Yunlin and Yilan, Taiwan.
Sense & Sensibilities, Lostgens Contemporary Art Space, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2017
3D EMOTION - Energy in Motion, Singapore Contemporary, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Singapore.
GEMA Echoes, ASWARA (The National Academy of Art and Culture Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Face to Face: India, The Art Pivot, Jaipur, India.
2nd WAVE, The Art People Gallery (TAPG), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
12th International Art Festival, Poh-Chang Art Academy, Bangkok, Thailand.
2016
Langkawi Art Biennale, Langkawi, Malaysia.
Furkunst.dk Summer Exhibition, Fur, Denmark.
Body Language, Xin Art Space Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
My Funny Valentine, The Refinery Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2015
Impact Hub solo, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Furkunst.dk Summer Exhibition, Fur, Denmark.
Art ConneXion, Matic Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Life Lines, Xin Art Space Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2014
ArtMalaysia Art Tourism Fair, VIVA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Furkunst.dk Summer Exhibition, Fur, Denmark.
Truth or Dare? solo, Artiseri Gallery, Kuala
Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Sundsoere Hallen, Sundsoere, Denmark.
2013
Solo, Fur Bryghus, Fur, Denmark.
Romanza le Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Depth Deception, Westin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Furkunst.dk Summer Exhibition, Fur, Denmark.
Aalborg i Farver (Aalborg in Colour), Denmark.
Kulturspinderiet, Silkeborg, Denmark.
2012
Colours of Life. A Celebration of Life, Art and Culture, solo, Hotel Equatorial, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kulturspinderiet, Silkeborg, Denmark.
Furkunst.dk Summer Exhibition, Fur, Denmark.
Walls for Art, solo, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2011
Art with a Heart, Gateway, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Walls for Art, solo, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2010
A Creative Family, 4 generations, Glyngøre Museum, Denmark.
WOW Art Exhibition, solo, Wealth of Women Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Furkunst.dk Summer Exhibition, Fur, Denmark.
2009
Art in the Garden, solo, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A Taste of Art, Delucca, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
New Beginnings, Malaysian Danish Business Council, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A Tribute to Colour and Life, Delucca, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Collections
Haegeumgang Theme Museum, Korea.
Guiness Anchor Berhad (GAB, now Heineken Malaysia Berhad), Malaysia.
Basis Day, Malaysia.
Biodome Asia, Malaysia.