“ I am fascinated with creative expression through portraiture. Portraits are a celebration and acknowledgement of an individual. I want the world to see these people my way, “larger than life”; otherwise they may as well just view their reflections in a mirror. ”
Catrine Näsmark
Artist/Painter
Press Kit February, 2012 Page 1 of 9 Catrine Näsmark
Artist/Painter
Stockholm, Sweden
One day when Catrine was 10 years old, her mother came home with a totem pole for which she had spent quite a bit of money. Catrine could not understand how someone could pay so much for “a wooden plank with some paint on it.” Catrine’s mother taught her daughter to appreciate the beauty and value of art, and soon this grew to be young Catrine’s passion, signifying her call in life and future livelihood. Catrine’s first exhibition was at Galleri Odin in Stockholm: Kings, Queens and other Commoners." At her exhibition “Long Live the King” at Ulfsunda Castle in Sweden, Catrine’s set designer training emerged in her paintings, as they were sprinkled with flea market finds, toys and other everyday objects. When Catrine’s father passed away she was moved to create the painting series “Oh My God” at Catherine’s Church, Sweden, as a way to express her loss. Catrine’s latest exhibition, “United Statements of America,” displays American heroes and memorable quotes from each celebrated person. Examples of others who have had their portraits painted by Catrine include King Carl Gustav and Queen Silvia of Sweden; the artwork can be seen at the Royal Palace. From the time Catrine began studying art in 1992, her life was filled with painting. After studies in Sweden, she went to Denmark and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where she obtained a degree in set design. Although scenography devoured her days, Catrine could not keep herself from painting. She painted nights with a glass of wine in hand, still dressed in the high heels of her business day; she painted on weekends and during holidays, whenever she could steal a moment. She could not stop her drive to create; her artist’s vision demanded expression. Catrine soon left scene design to devote herself to painting full-­‐time. Portraiture is her specialty, and Catrine paints people in all forms: dressed, undressed, moving and sitting still. She portrays little boys as well as professional board members. Sports and action fascinate her. Playing with words amuses her. Catrine makes her paintings large, and she prefers working alone in her studio. Catrine resides in Stockholm, Sweden with her beloved husband and two sons. She likes to take her Harley Davidson out for a ride as often as she can. Press Kit February, 2012 Page 2 of 9 Select Exhibitions & Shows
SHOW ROOM Current Bellacom, Sweden UNITED STATEMENTS OF AMERICA 2011 Couleur, Sweden OH MY GOD 2011 Catherine’s Church, Sweden Showing of collection, cohosted with other artists 2010 Couleur, Sweden Showing of collection 2010 Hotel Anglais, Sweden FAMOUS FACES 2009 Dansk Svenska Kompaniet, Sweden Showing of collection, cohosted with other artists 2008 Galleri Wallmark, Sweden LÄNGE LEVE KONUNGEN (Long Live the King) 2008 Ulfsunda Slott, Sweden SPRINGNOTA (Dine and Dash) 2006 Rolfs Kök, Sweden FAMOUS FACES 2006 Art Gallery, Sweden Showing of collection 2005 Wallmark Gallery, Sweden GUBBAR, DAMER OCH LITE NAKET (Men, Ladies, and a Little Nudity) 2004 Art Gallery, Sweden KUNGAR, DROTTNINGAR OCH ANNAT LÖST FOLK (Kings, Queens, and Other Commoners) 2003 Galleri Oden, Sweden Press Kit February, 2012 Page 3 of 9 Selected Portraits and Private Commissions Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden Silvia, Queen of Sweden The Most Powerful Woman in Sweden 2010 Segulah Risk Capital Investment Firm Press Kit February, 2012 Greta Garbo Rickard Fuld, Lehman Brothers Page 4 of 9 Naked Child portrait 100x100 cm Oh My God 4x3 m Siblings portrait 150x90 cm Children portrait 120x100 cm Bob Dylan I like to move it Press Kit February, 2012 Page 5 of 9 Future Exhibitions & Work
TV-­‐show “Allt till salu” (All For Sale) Channel 5, Sweden Team Eveworks follow Catrine in a series of TV shows, in preparation for the “United Statements of America” body of work up to opening reception. UNDERBART (Naked) Galleri kg52, Sweden The form and the body in spotlight. Showing of collection Rönnquist & Rönnquist, Sweden I LIKE TO MOVE IT Couleur, Sweden Sports, athletics, and people in action. SOUND OF SWEDEN Couleur, Sweden A rich blend of personal portraits of established living contemporary Swedish artists who touches us with their music, based on photography and interviews by Catrine; she will also document the process in a book with a chapter on each featured artist. REAL AND UNREAL KINGS AND QUEENS TBD, London, UK Honoring globally memorable individuals. Press Kit February, 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 Page 6 of 9 Education Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Denmark M.A. The Set Design Program 1994-­‐1999 Nyckelviks School of Art, Craft, and Design, Lidingö, Sweden Woodwork and Design The Art School Basis, Stockholm, Sweden Art Basics Program 1993-­‐1994 1992-­‐1993 Teaching
Portrait Instruction The National Gallery of Art, Stockholm Storyboarding and Set Design Instruction Konstfack (The University College of Arts, Craft, and Design), Stockholm Press Kit February, 2012 2005-­‐2006 2001-­‐2002 Page 7 of 9 Publicity/Press Coverage
Exhibition Invitation United Statement of America [link] 2011 Oh My God Booklet – [see link] -­‐ nasmark.nu/en/utstallningar/oh-­‐my-­‐god With each painting there is a thought-­‐provoking essay by Pastor Olle Carlsson
2011 News Program TV: TV4 Efter 10 med Malou, November 21, “Marilyn Monroe” TV4 Efter 10 med Malou, October 12, “United Statement of America” [link] TV4 Efter 10 med Malou, March 19, “Oh My God!” 2011 2011 2011 Presentations: Business Week Award Gala, “The Most Powerful Woman of the Year” [link] 2011 Select articles: Bibel, Nr 3, “Bible painter Catrine Näsmark”, [link ] 2010 Svensk Damtidning (Swedish Women’s Weekly), “The Royal Family loves Catrines…”, [link] 2010 Kimzons Blog, “Catrine Näsmark -­‐ Vernissage” [link] 2010 Veckans Affärer (Business Week), April 30, ”Silver lining in the ordinary day” [link] 2009 Gods och Gårdar (Estates and Farms), Nr. 11, ”A Royal Distributor with Flow” [link 1, link 2] 2008 SVD Bostad (Swedish Times, Home), “In the home of Catrine Näsmark Selin” [link] 2008 Svensk Damtidning (Swedish Women’s Weekly), “I have lost all my ordinary jobs” [link] 2007 4 Wheel Drive, “Catrines Cityglidare” [link 1, link 2] 2006 Auktionstidningen Nr 2 (Auction News), [link] 2005 Allt om MC (All about MC), Issue 6, “Colorful Royal Distributor” [link] 2005 DN.Motor (Daily News), “MC on the Walls” [link] 2005 Press Kit February, 2012 Page 8 of 9 Contact Information
The Artist: Catrine Näsmark Studio: Art By Näsmark Spångavägen 62 Bromma Sweden US Agent: Johanna C. Nilsson Herringbone PO Box 470335 San Francisco, CA 94147 USA Phone: +46 (0)709 30 99 69 Email: catrine@nasmark.nu Phone: +1 619 549 2193 Email: johanna@herringbone.fm
Contact: nasmark.nu/en/kontakt Europe Agent: NoaMoa Artist Management Email: info@noamoa.com Phone: +44 (0)773 999 0273 noamoa.com Website & Social Media
Website: nasmark.nu/en Gallery: nasmark.nu/en/galleri Behind the work: nasmark.nu/en/om-­‐mig/bakom-­‐arbetet LinkedIn: se.linkedin.com/in/catrinenasmark Facebook: facebook.com/artbynasmark Twitter: twitter.com/artbynasmark YouTube: youtube.com/artbynasmark Press Kit February, 2012 Page 9 of 9