Lene Gravengaard

I was born in Aarhus - Denmark’s second largest town. I grew up in Fredericia – a town that dates back to about 1650. Fredericia is surrounded by ramparts and has a fantastic nature including wooded countryside and waters.

I inherited some very essential values from my parents: respect for others irrespective of their situation, brotherhood – we are nothing alone but only through the interaction with others,humor, laughter, literature, music, philosophical and political discussions and last but not least hard work. My father was a great example to me in my life. I have tried to pass these values on to my own 3 kids.

I have been politically active without being a member of a political party, fought for women’s rights and worked for a better environment.

Since my childhood I have felt it natural to express myself artistically through writing, dance, cabaret, body and painting.

My art is expressive and experimental, and I like colours.The motives pop up through the inspiration I get from the great diversities of life, which I have to transform into various expressions.

I rarely have an idea when I start painting. The motives emerge, when the colours are painted, stroked, sprayed or stained on the canvas, as I list...

I started painting seriously 10 years ago. I participate in workshops with other artists.I am self-taught.

My works have been exhibited and sold on workplaces, to individual and international groups (Carlsberg – Vattenfall - Danish Bank, the biggest bank in Denmark)
I have permanent exhibited in a gallery in my hometown