I am thinking back at my time in business school, and the roadshows given by big corporations to ensure a steady supply of young applicants. The HR policy of big business seems to be based around a concept similar to the game show Survivor: 1. … Continue readingThe lure of big business
What an evening! The exhibition “Bottom out?” opened yesterday evening and I am thrilled that so many great people shared the experience. Thank you all for making it a fun event! I’ll be posting pictures from the opening as soon as I get them off … Continue readingOvertime vs. own time
Just Another Gallery inviterer Dem med ledsager til ferniseringen: “Bottom Out?” “Inverted Girl” from Artworks by Carl Frederik Waage Beck Phrasal Verb: [bottom out]: To descend to the lowest point possible, after which only a rise may occur… See: U.S. subprime mortgage crisis. bot·tomn.: The … Continue readingInvitation to the exhibition “Bottom out?”
At home I have several binders full of old photographs; happy days, sad days and all the stuff in between. Yesterday was a great day: Celebrating my wife Annes birthday at home and with her family. I love photos, don’t get me wrong. But sometimes … Continue readingP for Paint, Portrait and Pleasure, not Photo.
Some weeks ago I proclaimed that my next project was going to be all about naked people… And then last week I went ahead anyway and did a classic paintshooter job on Michael Jackson, RIP. Sorry about that, I just had to have a painting … Continue readingIdea: Painting in the dark?
Dear friends, I don’t have much more to say about MJ. Many things were said yesterday at the memorial in Staples, California, and now Paris Jackson is EVERYWHERE in the news, youtube etc. I recognize the HUGE impact Mj has had on the music industry … Continue readingThat was that? Michael Jackson leaves 3 kids.
Dear friends, This is the second painting in the series “Naked People” that I have set out to create during the next few months. While sticking to a motif that is universally understood and recognized, in this series I intend to explore the role of … Continue readingDisarming art: Using art as a force of change
“The 12th imam?” From Artworks by Carl Frederik Waage Beck Dear friends, these days something is happening in Iran which hopefully will improve the ability of thousands to speak their mind and express themselves however they see fit. I am not trying to promote a … Continue readingFreedom of speech: How to fight with paint
The results are in, and the winner of Saviour 2009 is…….. (drumroll) Barack Obama!!! Below is a detailed view of the votes: When I initially started thinking about the idea of making an election as part of the exhibition in Brorsons church, I had no … Continue readingElection results: And the winner is…
Hi friends, so yesterday was the big day at Brorsons, and I had a blast as did hopefully everyone else present. Thank you all for coming!!! This event would have been nothing without you :o) Lots of friends and family showed up, as well as … Continue readingHow did it all go at Brorsons?