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THE OBSERVER - SOLO SHOW by SKURK (NO) Exhibition dates: 06.09 - 06.10. 2018 Opening night: 05.09 at 19:00 -o0oThe Observer as a concept stems from the artist’s deep-rooted fascination with the woods as a growing desire to leave behind all the digital tools of the trade. Every single artwork is the result of a time-consuming, labour-intensive and exclusively analogue process. Within each one lies a hidden message, seamlessly blended in with the tree-rings. An observation of a time and place in history that this particular tree has lived through. The exhibition showcases original artworks on paper as well as canvas hand printed directly from the wooden source. There will also be a selection of screen prints, including a triptych of the original observers that marked the beginning of this year-long study. In addition to the visual art Skurk has collaborated with Bergen’s sound designers to bring out the voice of the trees. The result can be heard and bought at the exhibition in the form of a beautifully crafted vinyl. As the artists states, “The Observer is by far the most complicated and extensive project I have undertaken. I hope you enjoy the exhibition as much as I have enjoyed making it.” We very much look forward to welcome Skurk to the Gallery for the show! *Disclaimer: no living trees were intentionally harmed in the making of the exhibition. The woodcuts used in the process were foraged exclusively from fallen trees from the hills and valleys of western Norway.
ARTIST BIO SKURK has been a fixture within the Bergen street art scene since 2013, but it wasn’t until 2016 that the artist got his international break with the mural Angler Fish at Rådalslien School. The piece, which incorporates both the connected staircase and wall lamps in its clever design, went viral after being picked up by the online street art community. In the years since, SKURK has experimented with a variety of visual expressions while in the search of his own niche. In the artist’s own words, “Having your art recognized is a fantastic motivational boost, but what really drives me is constant self-development. Trying out new techniques and looking for unique ways of expressing myself.” In 2017, SKURK donated the mural Piece of Mind and a cut from the accompanying print release to the charity, Psych Aid, which offered psychosocial aid to children suffering from war trauma. This piece, much like the Angler Fish before it, signaled a clear change of direction for SKURK in terms of both visual style and thematic, and has acted as stepping stone towards his current project The Observer.
Poplar 1975 - 2017 by Skurk
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Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 3 Size: 131 x 130 cm Price: 25000 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 30.600 + 5% BKH
Birch 1914 - 2017 by Skurk
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Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 3 Size: 118 x 133 cm Price: 22.000 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 28.600 NOK + 5% BKH
Maple 1947 - 2018 bySkurk
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Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 6 Size: 76 x 78 cm Price: 7500 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 10.400 NOK + 5% BKH
Linden 1922 - 2018 by Skurk
Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 6 Size: 67 x 78 cm Price: 7000 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 9600 NOK + 5% BKH
Elm 1912 - 2018 by Skurk
Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 6 Size: 60 x 72 cm Price: 7000 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 9.400 NOK + 5% BKH
Yew 1938 - 2018 by Skurk
Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 9 Size: 51 x 52 cm Price: 4000 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 5.900 NOK + 5% BKH
Pine 1915 - 2017 by Skurk
Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 9 Size: 47 x 44 cm Price: 4000 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 5.800 NOK + 5% BKH
Hemlock 1984 - 2018 by Skurk
Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 9 Size: 37 x 46 cm Price: 3500 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 5150 NOK + 5% BKH
Rorschach #1 by Skurk
Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 9 Size: 42 x 48 cm Price: 2500 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 4.100 NOK + 5% BKH
Rorschach #2 by Skurk
Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 9 Size: 37 x 51 cm Price: 2500 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 4050 NOK + 5% BKH
Rorschach #3 by Skurk
Medium: Hand pressed from the original woodcut on Somerset 300g paper Edition: 9 Size: 54 x 47 cm Price: 2500 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 4150 NOK + 5% BKH
Poplar 1975 - 2017 by Skurk
Medium: One layer screen print on withe paper Edition: 15 Size: 80 x 80 cm Price: 2500 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 5.400 NOK + 5% BKH Price for the set of two Poplar: 4300 NOK + 5% BKH
Poplar 1975 - 2017 by Skurk
Medium: One layer screen print on black paper Edition: 15 Size: 80 x 80 cm Price: 3000 NOK + 5% BKH Framed price: 5.400 NOK + 5% BKH Price for the set of two Poplar: 4300 NOK + 5% BKH
The Observer 1923 - 1999 by Skurk
Medium: One layer screen print on black paper Edition: 30 Size: 50 x 50 cm Price: 1500 NOK Framed price: 3.400 NOK Price for the tryptich: 3800 NOK
The Observer 1955 - 2017 by Skurk
Medium: One layer screen print on black paper Edition: 30 Size: 50 x 50 cm Price: 1500 NOK Framed price: 3.400 NOK Price for the tryptich: 3800 NOK
The Observer 1950 - 2004 by Skurk
Medium: One layer screen print on black paper Edition: 30 Size: 50 x 50 cm Price: 1500 NOK Framed price: 3.400 NOK Price for the tryptich: 3800 NOK
Vinyl - Standard by Skurk
Medium: Music based on the trees rings Edition: 200 Size: 30 x 30 Price: 350 NOK
Vinyl - Signature edition by Skurk
Medium: Signed screen printed cover. Music based on the tree rings Edition: 100 Size: 30 x 30 Price: 700 NOK
Signature table by Skurk
Medium: Original wood cut from which the main piece of the exhibition is based on. Sanded, with an epoxy coating and brass text inlay. Edition: 1 Size: 130 x 130 cm Price: 45.000 NOK + 5% BKH
5% ART TAX Please be aware that there is an additional art tax of 5% on purchases over 2000 NOK The money goes into an art fund supporting young emerging artists, and also serves as a pension fund for older artists in Norway.
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