This exhibition presents works by two artists sharing the same surname. Frank Hammershøj (1940–2013) was an established artist from Assens whose name derives from his mother's maiden name – interestingly, his grandmother was a cousin of the renowned impressionist Vilhelm Hammershøi. Frank debuted at just 18 years old in 1959 and subsequently became a member of the artist groups Germinalen and Kontrast. From his home in the former town hall in Bogense, he became a central figure in the Funen art scene. His expressive brushwork explores the characteristics of color and the possibilities of painting, and his artistic practice encompasses drawing, graphics, scenography, and major wall decorations at locations including Vollsmose Church, Fynsværket, and several schools.
Malene Hammershøj (born 1967), Frank's daughter, has learned the craft directly under her father's guidance. Her art is deeply influenced by nature's palette – olive green and gold meet umber and Paris blue, highlighted by white fields and black lines that weave through the work. Her creative process is intuitive without a preset plan; each painting develops organically. Her expression moves between the abstract and the naturalistic, an unconventional coloristic approach entirely on her own terms. Hidden within the artistic landscape are often a bird or multiple birds as her signature.
The exhibition displays Frank Hammershøj's unframed sketches and watercolors from 200 kr. and upwards, as well as Malene's paintings. On the first floor, works by Kim Pihl, Ole Hedeager, Maise Corral, and Miguel Olivares are also on view.
