Artist Tove Storch: "I've never seen a sculpture like this before" | Louisiana Channel

We followed Danish artist Tove Storch in her creative process in the studio while her ideas materialized into an exhibition asking: What is a sculpture? What are the laws of the universe and what are the (gender-) laws of society?
Tove Storch is considered one of the most prominent Danish artists working with sculpture in her generation. Over two months this film follows Storch in the making of new sculptures for a show.
In the interview, Storch emphasizes her preference for tangible expression over textual or manifestos. She articulates her desire to capture abstract thoughts in concrete forms, stating, "I have captured my thoughts in something very concrete - which I don't know where else to put." She explores the interplay between physical reality and the creative process, remarking, "Carrying it out is different than just having the idea."
Storch's sculptures, characterized by their unconventional materials and shapes, prompt contemplation on fundamental questions about the universe, society, and the nature of creativity itself. She elucidates her approach, noting, "I've always thought that creativity arises from freedom - which is very raw and spontaneous and unregulated."
The interview offers glimpses into Storch's studio practice, showcasing her meticulous experimentation with materials such as soap to create evocative sculptures. She reflects on the inherent tension between control and spontaneity in her process, acknowledging, "I've always struggled with it. It's very wrong to be creative and controlled."
Furthermore, Storch provides insights into the symbolism embedded within her works, particularly regarding gender and geometry. She challenges traditional categorizations of masculine and feminine aesthetics, asserting, "It's interesting because I want to change it. Because it's not true of me."
As the interview unfolds, Storch's passion for her craft and her commitment to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression becomes palpable. Her exploration of themes such as balance, collapse, and the interplay between structure and spontaneity offers viewers a deeper understanding of her artistic vision.
The titel ”Slumping” relates to a term used within glass production and at the same time a slang for exhaustion and laziness. “Slumping” is a technique Storch recently discovered at GLAS’s studio, where she produced a new body of work for Gammel Strand. The new work is a collaboration between Gammel Strand and the museum GLAS in Ebeltoft, Denmark, where Tove Storch also will present her solo exhibition in November 2024.
Tove Storch was born in 1981 and is a renowned contemporary artist known for her innovative sculptures that blur the boundaries between materiality, form, and symbolism. She studied at The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and holds an MFA from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Her works often challenge traditional notions of gender and aesthetic categorizations, inviting viewers to reconsider their perceptions of space and structure. Through her works, Storch explores fundamental questions about the universe, society, and the nature of creativity itself, offering viewers a unique perspective on the complexities of the human experience. Tove Storch lives in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Tove Storch was interviewed by Christian Lund in her Studio in Copenhagen, and on her exhibition “Slumping” at Gammel Strand, an international art center, in Copenhagen during December 2023, and January - February 2024.
All installation shots from “Slumping” are made by David Stjernholm.
Camera and edit: Jarl Therkelsen Kaldan
Produced by Christian Lund
Copyright: Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2024
This video was supported by Art Hub Copenhagen.
Louisiana Channel is supported by Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, Ny Carlsbergfondet and C.L. Davids Fond og Samling.
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[@csamuels9670]

I love this work, and especially enjoyed hearing the artist talk about it: her struggles and her commitment.

[@thebrightblue]

I found her talk fresh, unpretentious, humble and intelligent. It seems to genuinely reach her core and reveal some of its truth. I appreciate as well the honesty about not completely knowing or understanding where she stands. In the end, the sculptures are superb, found their own way and speak for themselves. When it comes with resources, artist can afford such spaces by applying for grants among other things. It’s not a privilege, they have to prove their worth based on smaller previous experiments and promising proposals.

[@TD-qi2rw]

2024 !! The work is so beautiful !!!!!!

[@eckeberg]

yes it is indeed

[@joestanford1080]

I'm surprised by the negative comments. I thought the pieces, the process and the commentary were all intriguing and well-presented. I can't imagine spending a half hour watching a video that didn't satisfy me to the extent this one did, let alone watching one and then feeling it necessary to negatively criticize it. I can only hope the detractors in the comments turned it off after only a few minutes - still, I don't quite see what they're so grumpy about.

[@glaight6362]

Yes, everything she said about creativity. So right.

[@Alicejosef]

wow this is great, both the work and the talking/thinking. I relate so much to the idea of structure/floppyness... as a woman I guess?

[@alannavarra7771]

music is 🔥🔥🔥

[@birthebalesini1537]

Inspirerende

[@jakesarms8996]

If you were a politician in the USA , you could sell those sculptures for a million dollars each.

[@patrickmcdaniel8123]

.....................ho, hum........................

[@rheonepomuceno5572]

Conceptial Art / Installation....

[@johanvanhuyssteen9217]

Too self-indulgent. Give me an artist using his/her creatvity in a one-room apartment or someone who can make magic from scraps anyday.... I can't relate to these artists with seemingly unlimited space and or money.

[@cybermücke]

Well. Maybe the wrong channel than? Of course these little or unsupported artists are not as visible-and of course they are not "given to you" as much.....as they struggle and sometimes never come to a bigger audience....🤷‍♀

[@valboolin3538]

такого не было 22 года, покупайте акции компании noname

[@FloralShoppingCard]

Much ado about nothing.

[@plum1700]

Sorry I just don't get it. All this intellectual mumbo jumbo.. .Give me a Monet, an Anselm Kiefer, a Peter Doig, a Richter. These cost an arm and a leg and afterwards? You can't take it home with you. So woopie, you experienced it?

[@sarvene1798]

Yes, it changes one's perspective on life. Like a poem or a story. It helps one feel less alone or feel seen. If nothing else, it lets one marvel at how another human being sees the world, in another person's imagination. Just like it takes effort to understand some poems more than the other, it's the same with art. We may, however choose to read the poem that suits our taste or maybe challenge ourselves, for sympathy, to walk in someone else's shoes. Words might be easier to understand but just like poetry, art has a language. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.