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.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I love colours! They express more than words and it’s a fabulous international communication tool speaking directly to the heart independently of language, age and culture. Paintings have the same magical abilities. It’s certainly my experience after approximately 28 years overseas, mostly in Asia.
I am inspired by life and I find my motives in those energies and emotions we as humans always surround ourselves with. My art is also an illustration of the ups and downs we experience in life.
Colour is an extremely important part of my life. They have healing powers and that's what I also feel during the creation process... an immense peace falls over me during and after creating an artwork.
It’s the big questions in life I reflect on in my art. I also question the ’truth’ by digging under the surface. Through my paintings I explore how to live a happy life. My passion is to spread joy with art, colour and creativity.
Life is a journey... and so is art!
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.
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
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
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.