UDDANNELSE

2013-2014

Billedkunstner

1. semester, Basisuddannelse.
Aarhus Kunstakademi.

2004 - 2005:

Kunstformidler

Æstetisk, pædagogisk efteruddannelse i billedkunst.

Peter Sabroe Seminaret, Aarhus.

1996 – 2002:

Arkitekt Cand. arch.

Afd. Møbel og rumkunst.

Arkitektskolen i Aarhus.

1992 – 1995:

Student

Matematisk linje.

Billedkunst B-niveau

Struer Gymnasium.

Kurser

2003: Grafisk kursusforløb, Aarhus grafisk skole

2000: Koldglas kursus, Clay and Art i Aarhus.

1995: Croquis-tegning, Gimsinghoved Kunst- og  Kulturcenter,            Struer

OM

Jeg  er uddannet Cand.arch., Møbel- og rumarkitekt, på Arkitektskolen i Aarhus. Derudover har jeg taget et semester på Aarhus Kunstakademis Basisuddannelse.

I 2003 opsagde jeg mit job som arkitekt for at blive selvstændig billedkunstner. Jeg har sidenhed udstillet i flere gallerier og kunstmesser. Jeg har deltaget på kuraterede udstillinger på bl.a. KØN - Gender Museum Denmark (Dengang Kvindemuseet) samt Grenens Kunstmuseum i Skagen.

Jeg har haft værker med på de statsanerkendte censurerede udstillinger KP 22 og KP17 (Kunstnernes påskeudstilling i Kunsthal Aarhus), KS17 og KS 18 (Kunstnernes sommerudstilling i Janus bygningen).

MEDLEMSKABER

BKF

- Billedkunstnernes Forbund (BKF) er Danmarks faglige organisation for professionelle billedkunstnere.

ProKK

- forening for professionelle kunstnere og kunsthåndværkere

KP

- Kunstnernes påskeudstilling.

Var en del af KP´s bestyrelse, 2017-2018

Medlemskab 2017-2019 / 2022-2025

OM MINE VÆRKER

Mine nyeste malerier viser forenklede vækster og kvinder i geometriske og farverige mønstre. Jeg fusionerer vækster og mennesker i mine værker, for at understrege den stærke symbiose, der ligger i naturen, og mennesket som subjekt heri. Mine malerier er fyldt med liv og glæde.

Værkerne viser ofte blottede barme og kønslem. De symboliserer, at vi skal turde blotte os for hinanden, ligesom de også fortæller om menneskets seksualitet, kroppens og naturens processer og forgængelighed.

Naturen repræsenterer for mig, det vi alle er en del af, nemlig livets cyklus. For stort set alt i naturen spirer, blomstrer, visner og dør. 

ABOUT

Anne-Mette Cortsen, 1976, has attended Academi of fine arts, Foundation course, Aarhus

She has an architectural master degree from the School of Architecture in Aarhus.

Cortsen's artwork has been featured in numerous prestigious Danish galleries, including KØN, The Gender Museum in Aarhus, and the renowned Grenens Museum of Art in Skagen.

She has received multiple awards for her work and has been selected to participate in various juried exhibitions, such as KP22, KP17, KS17, and KS18.

Today she has her own studio in Skødstrup, Denmark.

"In my paintings, I aim to capture this natural cycle by depicting vibrant flowers, lush trees, and flowing rivers that represent the stages of growth and change. I want to remind viewers of the beauty and impermanence of life.

At the center of my artworks, I incorporate women as a representation of the nurturing and life-giving qualities of nature. Through bold and colorful geometric patterns, I highlight the interconnectedness between humans and the environment. This symbiotic relationship emphasizes the importance of preserving and respecting our natural surroundings.

While some may find my paintings provocative or controversial due to the inclusion of exposed breasts and genitals, these elements serve a purpose. By portraying the human body in its most vulnerable state, I intend to convey the concept of vulnerability in our relationships with others. I believe that true connection and understanding can only occur when we are willing to expose our true selves to one another.

Furthermore, the depiction of human sexuality in my works is meant to explore the inherent sensuality and vitality of our physical bodies. By acknowledging and celebrating our natural desires and pleasures, I aim to promote a healthy and open dialogue about human sexuality.

Ultimately, my paintings strive to evoke a sense of life and joy. I want viewers to feel a connection to the natural world and to recognize the beauty and transience of existence. Through my art, I hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for our surroundings and a greater understanding of our place within the larger cycle of life."