KATRINE BLINKENBERG

Katrine Blinkenberg is a self-taught sculptor working primarily with plaster and clay, among other mediums. Originally, she graduated with a master's degree in theology from the University of Copenhagen and was ordained as a priest in the Danish National Church in 2010.

Since then, Katrine has served as a vicar and army chaplain until she decided to change her career path in 2022, dedicating her time to art, ceramics, and teaching.

“Surrealism's approach in both literature and art serves as a significant inspiration to me. In my previous career, I frequently employed automatic writing, and I have endeavored to translate that method into my sculpting process, making it less deliberate and more intuitive. I call it automatic creation. The lack of control, the randomness and the subconscious are important ingredients that completely drown out intention, achievement and perfectionism. In my artwork, theology and existential themes are predominant.” - Katrine Blinkenberg.

For Collection 14, Ark Kollekt presents two gypsum sculptures, Contour I and Contour II, by Katrine Blinkenberg.