Lene Kilde: Figurative Sculptures Inspired by Children's Emotions
Norwegian artist Lene Kilde is renowned for her figurative sculptures that capture the essence of children's emotions and personalities. According to Kilde, the body language of children represents the most authentic form of communication. Through the use of concrete and metal mesh, the artist freezes every childhood pose, creating sculptures that feature hands and feet, while fragments of clothing are crafted with meticulous precision.
Her works, often "incomplete," invite viewers to fill in the visual gaps, stimulating their imagination and evoking childhood memories. Each sculpture, composed of "concrete, metal mesh, and air," conveys a strong sense of character of the subjects. Curious children are depicted on tiptoes, while shyer ones are shown in awkward positions with curled fingers. In contrast, the more adventurous are presented in confident poses, with clenched fists and often accompanied by evocative props.
Born in Rælingen, near Oslo, in 1980, Lene Kilde has embarked on a significant artistic journey. She studied at the Art School in Asker and furthered her training in sculpture at the Einar Granum School of Art in Oslo. In 2012, she earned a Master's degree in Product Design from Oslo and Akershus University College, subsequently receiving a three-year scholarship from the Norwegian Arts Council.
Kilde has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions across Europe, Switzerland, the United States, Dubai, Lebanon, and Taiwan, participating in prestigious industry fairs such as SCOPE Basel and SCOPE Miami. Since January 2022, she has been represented in Italy by the Galleria PUNTO SULL’ARTE in Varese. Her sculptures are part of private collections worldwide, and a significant installation has been acquired by NRK, Norway's leading public broadcasting company. Currently, Lene Kilde lives and works in Sweden.
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