Interview
Tine Holscher
Although born in the United Kingdom, Tine grew up in Denmark. She has been creating since childhood. After studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, she began pursuing her passion of creating visual art.
Having taken part in multiple exhibitions in Denmark, Tine is fast becoming recognized for her large, expressive canvas work - with the texture, form and color that she so vividly captures, immediately grabbing the viewer’s attention.
What is your background and how did you start your journey in the art world?
“Ever since the age of 13 years old, I have wanted to be an artist. I started to learn how to draw by taking classic drawing classes at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek after school. I then studied at The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. During that time, I took part in a few censored exhibitions that also took place in Copenhagen, which helped launch my art. I currently have my own studio where I create from.”
What themes do you pursue? Is there an underlying message in your work?
“It is an ongoing process - I’m always searching for answers to express through my art.”
What would you say inspires you most?
“I am inspired by things such as music, modern science and nature, but also by things only felt from the inside.”
Which artists influence you most?
“I love the work from many artists throughout history - I wouldn’t be able to pick any one in particular.”
“We are a part of everything; borders only really exist in our mind, so if we get rid of those we are able to tap into so much more.”
What is your creative process like?
“After focusing my mind, I start to work pretty fast - with the energy being in the now. I lay the canvases on the floor while working on them, after which I spend much time looking at them on the wall, imagining what to do next.”
What is an artist’s role in society and how do you see that evolving?
“Art is a part of society, and its role is, among other things, to expand people's imagination. Cognition and perspective of existence.”
