PAINTINGS
The hug SerieS
Jump
36.5 x 47 inches (93 x 120 cm)
Oil on canvas
The Wedding Night
33.5 x 50 inches (85 x 128 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
Self Love
30 x 36 inches (76 x 92 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
This is a story about Bruce, who became Monica and found self-love.
Reunion
Hjertestarter (Danish)
33 x 47 inches (84 x 120 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
This painting grew out of a moment I caught at a train station in Denmark. Two people finding each other again on a wet, echoing platform. They folded into a hug while the rain whispered around them, soft as breath. Nothing dramatic, nothing staged—just the quiet miracle of two hearts slipping back into the same rhythm, as if they’d never been apart.
Lost in a moment
25.5 x 38.5 inches (62 x 97 cm)
Oil on canvas
Goodbye Stranger
30 x 40 inches (76 x 102 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
SOLD
Him
22 x 32 inches (56 x 82 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
SOLD
Her
22 x 32 inches (56 x 82 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
SOLD
When silence holds us
31.5 x 40 inches (80x 100 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
Quiet, contemplative, and layered — the embrace becomes a refuge beyond words.
Fade Away - Dementia
35 x 40 inches (76 x 102 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
The Hug series was born during a profoundly personal chapter of my life.
In 2024, I was visiting my mother back in Denmark, who suffered from dementia. Each visit felt like a bittersweet attempt to grasp what was slipping away. She no longer remembered my name, nor the countless memories we once shared. It was like holding sand in my hands — no matter how tightly I tried to hold on, it slowly sifted through my fingers. In those moments, the simple act of hugging her became a lifeline. A hug was something real, physical, something I could still give her even as so much else faded.
This deeply emotional experience opened a door to broader reflections on the meaning of hugs. Beyond my personal story, hugs embody a universal language — they can heal wounds, resolve conflicts, signify departures, reunions, love, and sometimes even unspoken goodbyes. Whether between friends, family, or strangers, a hug carries a range of emotions, from tenderness to finality.
This series is in progress.
The Trophy Series
In a world where worth is often measured by proximity to power, beauty, or fame, humans have become trophies—objects of validation and status symbols for one another. This series of paintings delves into the subtle, often unspoken need to use others to feel seen, validated, and worthy.
Whether consciously or not, we are drawn to the brilliance of those around us in hopes their light might illuminate our shadows: a celebrity friend, a beautiful partner, a prodigy child—all carefully chosen to elevate our image.
Each painting tells a story of a life shaped, and sometimes distorted, by being placed on someone else’s pedestal. The artist invites us to question the fragile scaffolding we build to hold up our sense of self, and its impact on those affected.
This series is in progress.
Trophy # 1 “Gia”
35 x 50 inches. (89 x 127 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
Gia’s story:
“I was 26 when I met him—charming, older, insanely wealthy. He offered me a life most people only dream about: designer clothes, private jets, luxury, everything. All I had to do was look pretty and stay by his side. At first, it felt like a fairytale. But now I’m 46, and looking back, it feels more like a trade. I gave up my ambitions, my potential, my voice—bit by bit. I used to dream of building something of my own, of being known for more than just how I looked. But I got comfortable. Comfortable in the soft trap of luxury. I don't regret everything—there were beautiful moments—but sometimes it feels like I sold my soul for security. And now, with time slipping by, I wonder who I could’ve been if I’d chosen differently. I wonder if being adored was ever worth more than becoming me.”
Available for sale at Gallery Liisberg, Denmark.
Trophy # 2 "Shoot me, I'm famous"
67 x 60 inches. (170 x 151 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
Michelle’s story:
“Honestly, sometimes it feels like I’m just a prop in my own life–admired, captured, posted—but never truly seen. People want to be near me so they can feel more important. But why? I’m not important. It’s like they’re trying to grab a piece of my world, hoping some of the shine will rub off. And yeah, social media has played a huge part in getting to where I am, but it also turned relationships into something weird and transactional. A selfie with me, or a comment from my account, even a tag at some exclusive event—suddenly, those things are treated like trophies. People collect them like proof of status. And honestly, it’s exhausting. Real connection gets lost in this mess of performance and image. Sometimes I wonder if they care about me at all, or just what being seen with me does for them. It's hard to tell the difference anymore.”
Trophy # 3 "Elizabeth"
32 x 43 inches (80 x 110 cm)
Oil and ink on canvas
Elizabeth's story:
"When I was young, I didn’t just want a job—I wanted a career. I wanted to break glass ceilings, walk into boardrooms like I belonged, and prove I could lead in a man’s world. While many of my friends were talking about marriage and children, I was chasing promotions, working late, and pushing myself harder than anyone else. Eventually, I made it—I became the CEO of a large publicly traded company at a fairly young age.
It wasn’t easy. I had to fight for every ounce of respect in rooms full of people who doubted me. But I earned it. And I earned my own respect, too.
There’s so much pride in that. But if I’m honest, there’s also loss. I never had children. I never built a family of my own. Back then, you couldn’t be both—a mother and a top executive—without giving something up. I chose the ladder. I chose ambition. And yes, some nights that choice still aches.
Now, at 60, I see my life with pride and perspective. I think of myself as a different kind of trophy—not objectified, but earned. I hope young women look at me and think, “It’s possible.” Because it is. And maybe that’s my real legacy."
Available for sale at Gallery Liisberg, Denmark.
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"Lulu"
Acrylic and ink on canvas.