I am a Neo-Symbolist—part of a small but steadily growing movement that seeks to reintroduce meaning, depth, and the language of dreams into contemporary art.
Artist statement:
My work is deeply rooted in over 30 years of successful thinking, using philosophy and psychology, disciplines I continue to integrate into my artistic process. I have received more than 40 international creative awards, excluding 3 within the field of art using symbolism.
I use symbolism because it is, according to Carl Gustav Jung, the language of the soul. It is perhaps the only universal language, cutting across religion, culture, race and geography. Jung and anthropologist Joseph Campbell have proved that dreams is a universal language. My foundation is built on the belief that dreams are just as real as our outer lives. This allows my art to become a bridge between the visible and the invisible aspects of life.
I am truly fascinated by insight—both personal and interpersonal. To me, the most important task of any artwork is to tell a story that inspires reflection. With every piece I create, my goal is to inspire the viewer in a way that helps them recognize something within themselves. My paintings serve as hallmarks on their journey of life.
Link: Mikael Jensen – K2 Københavnske Kunstnere
HA. and HD. at CBS, Denmark
30+ years of experience in C.G. Jung psychology
Holbæk Art school, Denmark
40 international creative prizes, member of K2 artist association,
3 prizes within art Artistic debut in 2004 – JANUS, Tistrup, Denmark
National museum of art, La Paz, Bolivia, Biennale, prizewinner, silver medals
L´aigle de Nice, Nice, France, international censored exhibition
Grand Prix International d´arts plastiques, Saint Raphaël, France, international censored exhibition
JANUS Exhibition, Tistrup, Denmark, censored exhibition, debut (Kunstnernes sommerudstilling)
VK-Knabstrup, censored exhibition, prizewinner
Tryg-prisen, censored exhibition Holbæk, prizewinner
Nordens hus, Torshavn, The Faroe Islands, solo exhibition
Gallery Sct. Gertrud, Copenhagen, Denmark, solo summer exhibition
MOCA, Museum of Contemporary Art, Beijing, China, group exhibition
Pashmin Art Gallery, Hamburg, Germany, group exhibition
Gallery Sct Gertrud, Copenhagen, Denmark, solo exhibition
Gallery Beck, Broenderslev, Denmark, group exhibition
· Beijing Art Fair, Beijing, China
· Pashmin Art Gallery, Beijing, China
· Lyngby Kunstforening, Sophienholm, Copenhagen, Denmark
· Gallery 22, Bredgade 22, Copenhagen, Denmark
· Gilleleje Kunstforening, Gilleleje, Denmark
· Gallery Matthies, Nykobing Falster, Denmark
· Gallery 22, Bredgade 22, Copenhagen, Denmark
· Alleroed Kunstforening, K 2 artistcooperative, Copenhagen, Denmark
· Kunst Schloss Greiz, Greiz, Germany
· Pashmin art Gallery, Hamburg Germany
· Galleri Knaegt, Bogense, Denmark
· Langes Magasin, K2, Frederikssund, Denmark
· Kunsthaus Weiz, Weiz, Austria
· Galleri Nybro, Copenhagen, Denmark
Contact: Mikael Jensen, +4540627662 Tågerupvej 22, 3200 Helsinge, DK Danmark & Gorgoreiro 87, 36843 Moscoso, Pontevedra, ES Spain