Morten Lassen In Conversation | 'Unspoken' Exhibition | Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery

The Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery presents 'Unspoken,' a new exhibition of works on canvas and paper by Danish abstract painter Morten Lassen. 'Unspoken' exemplifies Lassen's unique, process-driven approach to painting. In a conscious effort to untether from the whir of the digital age, the artist works slowly, over time, allowing the effects of colour, texture, line and form to coalesce organically in the creation of his subtle grid-like abstract images.
Whilst avoiding formal associations, the paintings in Unspoken invite engagement. The geometric structures suggested by the artist’s vertical and horizontal brushstrokes and allusive pencil markings lend a sense of balance within the chaos. Rich swaths of red and turquoise dominate, with ladder-like formations climbing and dissolving into pools of white. There is, perhaps, an unspoken sense of tension between opposing forces, that reflects the varying pressures and consolations of the modern world, capturing Lassen’s desire to go off grid, and escape through his methodical process of creation.
Working in series on multiple pieces concurrently, Lassen constructs each composition over a period of up to a year. Exploring tonal variations, he builds (and scrapes back) layer upon layer of paint through a spontaneous and expressive practice. Forgoing preparatory sketches, the works grow naturally. Each layer informs and alters the next. As Lassen explains, 'The process of creating art is a metaphor for life itself - fluid, dynamic, and rooted in the present moment.'
Morten Lassen, who lives and works in Copenhagen, has exhibited extensively across the UK, Scandinavia, Germany and Australia. His paintings are held in a number of public and private collections including Danske Advokater; the Danish Ministry of the Interior and Health; Den Danske Bank, Haderslev; Ålborg Universitet; KMPG, Sydney; and South Yarra Art Collection, Melbourne, Australia.
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Thank you all for watching our interview with Morten Lassen in the gallery! Please let us know what you find the most interesting about our artist videos -- inspirations, process, their career, etc. and we will keep sharing these important conversations.

[@annelowen7614]

Beautiful work and I always love hearing what an artist has to say about their process! Thank you.

[@rosemaryallen2128]

Superb! One of the few modern artists who deserve the name.

[@user-cc6jz4th3t]

Lassen has an honesty and sincerely rarely seen in an artist; it’s very refreshing. His work is genuine and true.

[@LIFESaWONDER]

No houses, or anything. It's far more complex than that, people ask me what I'm painting and I really don't have an answer for them, just that it makes me feel something and I have to get it out. Then I ask them what makes them stop and stare and many give the same answer. It pulls the eye. Wonderful, thank you.

[@kaygoski]

This was so interesting and great to hear the artist talk about the piece. I love this kind of art but have never heard the artist talk about it, it’s usually left up to the viewer and you never get to know how the artist actually views the piece or how it came about. I personally love the composition and the colors and the way it sits together. It kind of reminds me of a secret door with the slabs going up to it . Thanks for the opportunity to experience the mind behind an abstract work of art.

[@XxXFarFromPerfectXxX]

Beautiful colour

[@raerae6422]

First time ive seen this artist. Masterful use of all the design principles. Im in absolute awe! I wish i wasnt broke, would love to explore one (or more)forever.

[@lisaoloughlin6476]

Absolutely beautiful work!!!❤❤❤ Congrats🎉

[@nattyw495]

I reallt like his art pieces wish i could afford to purschase one especially the one that looks like it has a ladder in that art piece i see a receiving or shipping truck drop area off with a door slid open two windows on each side..the colors are nice soothing and i see shadows and just really interesting to me..hoping this artist has a long successful career....

[@calamalabar]

great art, simple and powerful

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Beautiful thx for sharing ❤

[@marijolopes]

So beautiful! I simply love your work!

[@theianyx6394]

great work!! love it 💕

[@tendr247]

Beautiful!

[@gospelofthomas77thpearl22]

Very interesting 🖖🏼

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Lovely interesting works. Best let your work speak an keep your ramblings to yourself

[@tittiesandpasta]

I like it.

[@3333ferret]

Love it

[@bigbear8645]

❤

[@incognito3620]

W H A T ! Added- this interview was exactly like going to a gallery or museum and having to read five description paragraphs to explain this crap to you. AND still not understanding!

[@ghostmantagshome-er6pb]

Better than Basquiat. Let's be honest people.

[@leehighland5435]

That's art?

[@andreaskahn5325]

😳🙄😖

[@mikejohnson2299]

Its not good. Anyone can do that.

[@Nancy-tr5fi]

Very lovely, love your sense of color and think I will finally give in and go back to oil paints.