Magnus Gjoen, United Kingdom
BREAK GLASS FOR RESURRECTION
New Media
31.5 H x 21.7 W x 0 in
The resurrection of Jesus is the Christian
religious belief that, after being put to death, Jesus rose again from the
dead. It is the central tenet of Christian theology and part of the Nicene
Creed: "On the third day he rose again in accordance with the
Scriptures"
Just before sunrise on the day after the regular weekly
Sabbath three women, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, come
to anoint Jesus' body, wondering how they would be able to roll the large rock
away from the tomb; but they found the rock already rolled aside and a young
man in white inside; he told them that Jesus had risen, and that they should
tell Peter and the disciples that he will meet them in Galilee, "just as
he told you". More The
resurrection of Jesus
Magnus Gjoen was born in London to
Norwegian parents. He grew up in Switzerland, Denmark, Italy as well as in the
UK. As a contemporary artist Gjoen has exhibited worldwide and questions the
notions of beauty by juxtaposing a range of styles and media, incorporating a
street and pop aesthetic with a fine art approach. His pieces draw on history
and allusion, using existing artworks or fragments from the past to create his
own, contemporary aesthetic. Describing himself as an ‘accidental’
artist, Gjoen studied fine art and fashion design which led to a successful
career in fashion, working for brands such as Vivienne Westwood.
Gjoen’s art offers a modern spin on old masterpieces or
manipulates powerful and strong objects into something fragile yet beautiful.
By blending two genres from completely different worlds, his art is about
rediscovery, taking things from the past and renewing them for the contemporary
market. Breathing fresh air into dusty old paintings found in the far corners
of a museum or lending a sense of beauty and grace to typically powerful, even
dangerous objects, Magnus Gjoen’s work invites a second look. It’s this ability
to engage with the viewer and get them questioning, challenging and thinking
that makes him a promising and successful young artist in the contemporary art
world. More
on Magnus Gjoen
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