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 Elmer: - Hej Elmer - mente du virkelig det du sagde igår. 2010, collage, 140 x 90 cmThe Danish artist Elmer’s solo exhibition at Galleri Tom Christoffersen is simply called ELMER OM ELMER (Elmer on Elmer). The many collages and posters carry loudly outspoken text and emphasize the visual. Both old and new works are presented; sketches from the well-known posters that during the 1970ties and 1980ties were to be found everywhere in the public space of Copenhagen. The posters and stickers were on the streets in the middle of everyday life putting forth comments such as ”Egentlig burde alle vaelge Elmer” (All should vote for Elmer, actually) or ”Lej en familie” (Rent a family). In 2010 the situation has changed, the older multiples has become collectors items and the new posters come in editions and carry statements such as ”For fed til at lege” (Too plump to play) or ”Freedom. Go to hell”. Despite the timely gap all works have an exchange between text and image in common just as they puts forth a strong resistance towards everything, which at a given time is correct and well-intentioned in the public debate. The works on paper are black and white in every way. ELMER OM ELMER is a solo exhibition with an author, who at all times speaks his mind and welcomes the inevitable confrontation. Elmer (1952) was head of the department of painting / Assoc. Prof. at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (1993-2003). He has curated several exhibitions among others ”Elmer’s Cut”, Galleri Tom Christoffersen (2002). The group show presented talented young artists, who are important players on the Danish scene of contemporary art today. Important solo and group exhibitions count: ”NY.EL” Galleri Tom Christoffersen (2007), ”Elmer vs. Reumert”, Galleri Christoffer Egelund (2007), ”Elmer the Dane” (solo), Galleri Tom Christoffersen (2005). In 1981 Elmer founded Post-Painting. Central exhibitions from that decade are: ”Niveau”, Brandts Klædefabrik (1988), ”Gud og Grammatik”, Charlottenborg (1984), ”Documenta 7”, Baron Boltens Gård (1982). Elmer has received honoraria from the Danish Arts Foundation and in 2004 he was given the three-year work grant. Elmer is represented by Galleri Tom Christoffersen.  works |
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Installation view Elmer: Elmer Om Elmer Galleri Tom Christoffersen, 2010 |
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9 signed and numbered posters by Elmer dimensions 59 x 42 cm 2010 edition 10 |
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Installation view Elmer: Elmer Om Elmer Galleri Tom Christoffersen, 2010 |
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Selection of collages made by Elmer dimensions 32,5 x 23 cm 2010 |
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3 sketches to posters and invitation by Elmer dimensons 42,5 x 32,5 cm. 1977 3 street multiples from the periode 1977-1980 by Elmer dimensions 42,5 x 32,5 cm 9 collager by Elmer dimensions 42,5 x 32,5 cm 1977 |
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21 collager by Elmer dimensions 32,5 x 23 cm 2010-06-13 |
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| Cube Jesper Fabricius and Hans-Peter Feldmann: Diverse Løsninger  |
Installation view Jesper Fabricius and Hans-Peter Feldmann: Diverse løsninger Galleri Tom Christoffersen Cube, 2010 |
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Jesper Fabricius Untitled 2010 collage each sheet 20 x 14 cm |
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A selection of “Bilder” by Hans-Peter Feldmann (approx 1968-1971) |
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