Edith Lundebrekke SYMMETRIES

Ornament and patterns are the starting point for all of Edith Lundebrekkes artworks. Through repetition, rotation and reflection of simple elements, symmetrical patterns and formations appears. These elements can be arranged and placed in new ways and take on new forms and constellations, all in relation to context and place. New contexts create new expressions.

For this exhibition Edith Lundebrekke presents both two- and three- dimensional works. Two large reliefs of wooden bars are mounted directly on the wall, developed for the gallery room in FORMAT. The same bars have previously been included in other works and will take other forms in new contexts after this exhibition. Lundebrekke will also presents a series of small reliefs, as well as a series of risography prints and an artist book.

Edith Lundebrekke, born in 1959 in Trondheim, graduated with a master’s degree in 1992 from the Department of Textiles at Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Ornament and pattern are common denominators in her art. Through a number of exhibitions and public art commissions she has explored this both in relation to architectural spaces and in various materials. She has had a number of solo exhibitions in Norway and has participated in group exhibitions nationally and internationally. She is represented in art collections at many of Norway’s leading art institutions. Lundebrekke has been awarded a number of major commissions, including Hospitals, Airports, Churches, Schools, Public Squares, Embassies and Government Representational Facility. She has also worked as a curator and art consultant.