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In their practice Olivia Rode Hvass creates fantastical universes that explore storytelling and world building. Born in Aalborg, Denmark and having lived in many places, their work shifts from deep countryside to inner city aesthetics.
Hvass is interested in cultural norms as a foundation of a society. They find inspiration in the meeting points between myths and reality sometimes highlighting forgotten treasures or rewriting epic tales and questioning archetypes.
Coming from a background of family neglect and mental illness, they are drawn to narratives and societal norms as well as alternate realities, magic, and mystery.
Hvass’ is fascinated by the bodily experience and memory of materials, and the stories embedded in objects, techniques, and traditions. Their work spans sculpture, found and made objects, drawing and installations, as well as coding for digital weaving.
They have exhibited at various Danish platforms and institutions such as Kunsthal Aarhus, Kunsthal 6100, Kunsthal NORD, Sydhavn Station, Ladder Space, Archway Nightlands Connectior, Skovgaard Museum, Tranen, Rønnebæksholm, Kunstmuseum Brandts. Internationally at 00.00, in Seoul, South Korea, and Le Bicolore – Maison Du Danemark in Paris, France. Upcoming shows at Kunsthalle Trier in Germany, as well as Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum, Rundetaarn and Skovsnogen in Denmark.
They hold a Masterclass in TC2 weaving with professor Corrie Van Eijk, NL (2021) as well as a BFA, Jutland Art Academy (2021).
CV
Olivia Rode Hvass, DK
oliviarode(at)hotmail.com
EDUCATION
Masterclass Digital Weaving, Corrie Van Eijk, NL, 2021
BFA, Jutland Art Academy, DK, 2021
RESIDENCIES
2024 Residency at Statens Værksteder For Kunst, Copenhagen, DK
COLLECTIONS
2024 - Kunstmuseum Brandts
2024 - Sorø Kunstmuseum
2024 - Skovgaard Museet
2024 - Kunstmuseum Brandts
2024 - Sorø Kunstmuseum
2024 - Skovgaard Museet
2024 “Void Charm”
Solo Exhibition, RUM46, Aarhus, DK
2024 “Szôba x Olivia Rode Hvass”
Solo Exhibition, Szôba, Copenhagen V, DK
2023 “Sticks on Fire, Hands in Bloom”
Solo Exhibition 00.00 Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
2023 “SPRING23”
Kunsthal Aarhus, Aarhus, DK
Talentprogramme and Group Exhibition
2022 “In Captivity but no Longer Dead”
Solo exhibition Ladder Space, Copenhagen, DK
2022 “Jeg finder selv ud”
Double exhibition with Anna Walther, Kunsthal Nord, Aalborg, DK
2021“Burn The World”
Solo exhibition Arcway Nightlands Connector, Jennifee See Alternate, Amager, DK
SELECTED GROUP SHOWS
2025 March - April “Under the weavers hands” Kunsthalle Trier, Trier DE
2025 March - July “Nål og Tråd” Sorø Kunstmuseum, Sorø DK
2024 “The Future of the Past” Le Bicolore, Maison du Danemark, Paris, France
2024 “NÅL OG TRÅD” Kunstmuseum Brandts, Odense, DK
2024 “HESTENS FORTÆLLINGER” Rønnebæksholm, Næstved, DK
2024 “Eco-Fan” Tranen, Gentofte, DK
2024 “HOT HANDS - Kunsthåndværk i Samtidskunst” Skovgaard Museet, Viborg, DK
2023“Skattejagt” Udstillingsstedet Sydhavn St., Copenhagen, DK
2023 “Sankt Hansine” Queer Solstice Event, ViLeverPaPolsk, Copenhagen, DK
2023 “Between Grains of sand(salt)” WilsonSaplana Gallery , Copenhagen, DK
2023 “Det Store Springvandsprojekt” Kunsthal 6100, Haderslev, DK
2023 “Chatter round the pond” CANTINA, Aarhus, DK
2021“Alter Festival ‘21”
Comissioned work, Alter Festival, Aarhus, DK
2021 “Artsy Party Club” Toldkammergården Helsingør, DK
2021 “Hot, Disparate and All over the place” BA-exhibition from Jutland Art Academy, KH7, Aarhus, DK
2021 “Det 21. Foraar”, Avilius København, DK
2021 “Bitch @ KØS” // “Default Cube” Made by Mathias Riis Andersen and Malthe Stiigsgaard
Digital version of Tapestries and Embroidery
2020 “Invitation” Art Weekend, Aarhus, DK
2020 “Hey Thief!” Sight specific Group Exhibition Private Farm in Gjern, Jutland, DK
2019 “For Better or for Woof” 5 Malunai, Vilnius, LT
2019 “Robo Art” Kunstbygningen Filosoffen, Odense, DK
2019, KP19, Censored Exhibition at Kunsthal Aarhus, Aarhus, DK
2025 March - July “Nål og Tråd” Sorø Kunstmuseum, Sorø DK
2024 “The Future of the Past” Le Bicolore, Maison du Danemark, Paris, France
2024 “NÅL OG TRÅD” Kunstmuseum Brandts, Odense, DK
2024 “HESTENS FORTÆLLINGER” Rønnebæksholm, Næstved, DK
2024 “Eco-Fan” Tranen, Gentofte, DK
2024 “HOT HANDS - Kunsthåndværk i Samtidskunst” Skovgaard Museet, Viborg, DK
2023“Skattejagt” Udstillingsstedet Sydhavn St., Copenhagen, DK
2023 “Sankt Hansine” Queer Solstice Event, ViLeverPaPolsk, Copenhagen, DK
2023 “Between Grains of sand(salt)” WilsonSaplana Gallery , Copenhagen, DK
2023 “Det Store Springvandsprojekt” Kunsthal 6100, Haderslev, DK
2023 “Chatter round the pond” CANTINA, Aarhus, DK
2021“Alter Festival ‘21”
Comissioned work, Alter Festival, Aarhus, DK
2021 “Artsy Party Club” Toldkammergården Helsingør, DK
2021 “Hot, Disparate and All over the place” BA-exhibition from Jutland Art Academy, KH7, Aarhus, DK
2021 “Det 21. Foraar”, Avilius København, DK
2021 “Bitch @ KØS” // “Default Cube” Made by Mathias Riis Andersen and Malthe Stiigsgaard
Digital version of Tapestries and Embroidery
2020 “Invitation” Art Weekend, Aarhus, DK
2020 “Hey Thief!” Sight specific Group Exhibition Private Farm in Gjern, Jutland, DK
2019 “For Better or for Woof” 5 Malunai, Vilnius, LT
2019 “Robo Art” Kunstbygningen Filosoffen, Odense, DK
2019, KP19, Censored Exhibition at Kunsthal Aarhus, Aarhus, DK
PRESS / SUPPORT
CRITIQUE
2024 Information
Anmeldelse af Nål og Tråd af Maria Kjær Themsen
ARTICLES 2024 ArtMatter
“Hvad er de nye kunstnere optaget af?” af Ole Bak Jakobsen
2024 Munchies Art
“Olivia Rode Hvass: From "Sticks On Fire" To "Burn The World" - Spotlight On A Danish Contemporary Artist” by Dominique Catherina Foertig
2023 Visla Mag
“Olivia Rode Hvass의 국내 첫 개인전 ‘Sticks on Fire, Hands in Bloom” by Jung-Ah Hwang
2023 IDOART, Danish
“Et eventyrligt brud med begrænsninger” by Rikke Luna & Matias
2023 KKArt, Danish
“Gå på opdagelse i eventyrlige tæppeværker” by Kirse Juul Thomsen
2023 Kunsten.nu, Danish
“Unge Kunstnerstemmer” by Ole Bak Jakobsen
FEATURES
2024 ursuppe “Szôba x Olivia Rode Hvass”, Szôba Store, Copenhagen, DK
2024 IDOART “Szôba x Olivia Rode Hvass”, Szôba Store, Copenhagen, DK
2024 KubaParis “Eco-Fan”, Tranen, Gentofte, DK
2024 ursuppe “Sticks on Fire, Hands in Bloom”, 00.00, Seoul, SK
2023 IDOART Top 15 most read article in 2023
2023 IDOART “Sticks on Fire, Hands in Bloom”, 00.00, Seoul, SK
2023 KubaParis “Sticks on Fire, Hands in Bloom”, 00.00, Seoul, SK
2023 YYYYMMDD Contemporary “Sticks on Fire, Hands in Bloom” 00.00, Seoul, SK
2023 seek.official “Sticks on Fire, Hands in Bloom”, 00.00, Seoul, SK
2023 oFluxo Art “Chatter Round the pond”, CANTINA, Aarhus, DK
2022 IDOART Top 15 most seen picture series twice in 2022 2022
2022 IDOART “In Captivity but No Longer Dead”, Ladder Space, Copenhagen, DK
2022 xx “In Captivity but No Longer Dead”, Ladder Space, Copenhagen, DK
2022 xx “In Captivity but No Longer Dead”, Ladder Space, Copenhagen, DK
2022 Tzvetnik “I’ll See Myself Out” Duo Exhibition w. Anna Walther, Kunsthal NORD, Aalborg, DK
2022 YYYYMMDD Contemporary “I’ll See Myself Out” Duo Exhibition w. Anna Walther, Kunsthal NORD, Aalborg, DK
2022 KubaParis “I’ll See Myself Out” Duo Exhibition w. Anna Walther, Kunsthal NORD, Aalborg, DK
2022 oFluxo Art “I’ll See Myself Out” Duo Exhibition w. Anna Walther, Kunsthal NORD, Aalborg, DK 2021 IDOART “BURN THE WORLD”, Archway Nightlands Connector, Copenhagen, DK
SUPPORT / GRANTS
2024 Statens Kunstfond Arbejdslegat
2024 Statens Kunstfond Produktionsstøtte
2023 Hielmstierne Rosencroneske Stiftelse (Produktion af gobeliner til Rønnebæksholm, 2024)
2023 Marie Jacobine Snedkers Mindefond (Produktion af gobeliner til Rønnebæksholm, 2024)
2023 Statens Kunstfond Produktionsstøtte (Produktion af gobeliner til Rønnebæksholm, 2024)
2023 Statens Kunstfond Produktionsstøtte (Soloudstilling på 00.00 Seoul i Korea)
2023 Aarhus Kulturudviklingspulje Produktionsstøtte (Værk til SPRING23 Kunsthal Aarhus)
2023 Statens Kunstfond Arbejdslegat
2022 Statens Kunstfond Produktionsstøtte (ifbm udstillingen “Jeg finder selv ud”, Kunsthal NORD)
2021 Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen (Produktion af soloudstilling på Arcway)
2021 Dansk Tennisfond (large stipend, TC2-weaving masterclass, Holland)
2019 Odense Kommune (Produktionsstøtte til TC2-vævning til udstilling på Kunstbygningen Filosoffen)