Anna Kristine Hvid Petersen (b. 1992, Denmark) primarily focuses her practice on painting. The works are sublime, rich and meticulous in detail, transcending reality to create a window into an alternative world. At first glance, the composition and technique of her paintings nod towards traditional still life studies, but this implied simplicity dissolves upon closer examination. Shadows are inaccurate, backgrounds are captivating yet deceptive, pushing the context in new directions.
The objects themselves are unexpected, as Hvid Petersen combines the familiar with the unknown to intentionally create dynamic narratives. The predominant use of smaller formats echoes this sentiment and intensity, compelling us to come closer, almost as if proximity will yield a deeper understanding.
Anna Kristine Hvid Petersen is an MFA/BFA graduate from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (2019-2022) and the Swedish Academy of Realist Art (2018-2019). She has had solo shows with Galleri Nicolai Wallner (Copenhagen) and Prince Gallery (Copenhagen). Hvid Petersen’s group shows include The Danish Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Copenhagen), Udstillingsstedet Q (Copenhagen), Lundtoft Kirke (Copenhagen), Galerie Protégé (New York), and Exhibition Hall, Ordos (China).
