Anne-Sophie-Øgaard / Gallery No.  9001 ogaard

This work, too, resembles an abstract, monochrome white, geometric painting with highly simplified forms. The surface, however, is not flat. Øgaard first applies sand and paint to the canvas. She then applies a further layer of sand, cement, plaster and paint in certain areas. After a long drying process, she scrapes out fine lines and removes further broad lines and areas using a knife and a palette knife. In this way, the painting becomes a sculpture.
The relief-like surface creates shadows. If the light changes or one moves to the side, the work also changes. Suddenly, one edge may become clearly visible, whilst another disappears. A surface may appear flat at one moment and deep the next.
The colour, which is usually white or black, plays a secondary role. The work derives its interest from the varying levels and textures – rough, matt and glossy areas.
The picture does not depict anything; it is about perception, which depends on the light and the viewer’s position.