South Fyn – Inspiring Art

Artists have always been attracted to South Fyn because of the scenery and the special light, and in the early 20th century, the Fyn Painters put the region firmly on the art map. To this day, South Fyn is still home to an abundance of fascinating artists and skilled designers whose galleries and workshops are worth a detour. They are attracted by the calmness, the space for large workshops and studios, and, of course, the amazing nature. The creative souls impact their local communities by breathing life into old buildings and promoting innovative co-operation.

There are sculptures and art installations on many a street corner and small shops with glassware, ceramics, visual art, graphics, and lots more – so it’s easy to find a souvenir to remind you of your great vacation on South Fyn.

Read more about the unique art experiences waiting for you across the South Fyn Archipelago on these pages.

The Fyn Painters At Faaborg Museum

In the late 1880s, an artist’s community based in Faaborg and Kerteminde was formed. Fritz Syberg, Peter Hansen, and Anna Syberg (née Hansen) were central figures in the community. They were all originally from Faaborg and returned home after completing their artistic education in Copenhagen. Also among the group’s core members were Alhed and Johannes Larsen from Kerteminde.

The Fyn Painters were called ‘peasant painters’ and ‘clog painters’ because their paintings were inspired by nature and rural life rather than the hustle and bustle of the big city. Several of the Fyn Painters’ well-known paintings are at Faaborg Museum, which was constructed specifically for their artworks.

Read more at faaborgmuseum.dk

REUPCYCLING – FREE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION ON ÆRØ

Every year from June to September, the local art college on Ærø presents an exhibition in Søby. The theme of the 2022 summer exhibition is reupcycling. The aim is to approach the climate crisis debate from a different angle, acknowledging the fact that artists have a responsibility as well and that the crisis affects their own art production and their use of materials.

At the exhibition, 19 professional artists, five art academy students and 25 students from the local art college present eco-friendly artworks, all exclusively made with recycled material found or acquired on Ærø. The art college has therefore made a deal with the municipality allowing artists to freely use objects from the local recycling centre.

Recycling, upcycling and carbon neutrality are all keywords for the exhibition. When the exhibition closes, the art works will be sorted into different waste categories and all objects will be returned to the recycling centre.

Read more at visitaeroe.com

ART IN AND OF LANGELAND’S NATURE

The grounds of Tranekær Castle are dotted with internationally acclaimed artworks in the art form known as ‘land art’ – gigantic site-specific works of art made from organic materials such as wood, soil and rocks. In a remarkable way, these works become part of nature; they are subject to nature’s decomposing powers, and some of the works will eventually disappear. In other words, the artworks constitute an artistic meeting between impressive creativity and the circle of life.

When driving up and down Langeland, you are bound to pass by Denmark’s longest art exhibition – the 12 art towers, former electrical transformer towers now serving as diminutive art galleries showcasing the work of various artists. It’s interesting to see how the artists approach the challenge of curating an exhibition when the ‘gallery’ is only 1.5 metres wide and 1.5 metres long, but 8 metres tall!

Read more at govisitlangeland.com

Galleri Dgv

With a location in the historic Villa Tårnborg overlooking Christiansminde Park and Svendborgsund strait, Galleri DGV presents contemporary art in a wonderful setting. Danish as well as international artists participate in the changing exhibitions set in the bright rooms. The gallery is the permanent home of a number of acclaimed artists – including Lars Nørgård, Kathrine Ærtebjerg, and Annette Harboe Flensburg – however, other contemporary artists are invited to participate in the exhibitions as well.

If you’re not an art aficionado, Galleri DGV is worth a visit solely for the splendid architecture and the views of the strait.

Read more at visitsvendborg.com