The Danish artist Bit makes time stand still
when she cuts unforgettable and poetic motives
and fairytales with her scissors. – ELLE Magazine
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Events and exhbitons
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25. Jan 2014 - 25. May 2014 25.01.14 - 25.05.14
The Turnblad Mansion, Minneapolis, USAFor more information about the exhibition: http://www.asimn.
org/ Welcome to the travelling exhibition “Scissors for a Brush”
The exhbitions contains 75 original art works by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle, a dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg, a challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper and a film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut art works.
The exhibition is supported by:
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23. Jul 2013 - 01. Aug 2013 23.07.13 - 01.08.13
Artist of the year, Stiklestad National Culture Centre, NorwayÅrets Olsokkunstner på Stiklestad: Karen Bit Vejle
Karen Bit Vejle er Årets Olsokkunstner på Stiklestad! Hun stiller ut i Leidangsgalleriet under festivalen Olsokdagene på Stiklestad fra 23.juli 2013.
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22. Mar 2013 - 16. Jun 2013 22.03.13 - 16.06.13
Nordic Hertitage Museum, Seattle, USAScissors for a Brush
March 22 – June 16, 2013
Member Preview: Thursday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Using just scissors and paper as her tools, Danish-Norwegian artist Karen Bit Vejle creates a stunning, multi-faceted world. Now that world, where design, detail, and wonder meet, is coming to Seattle as the exhibition Scissors for a Brush.
Bit Vejle will visit the Museum and lead public tours of the exhibition at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22 and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.
Psaligraphy — the art of paper cutting — is an art form that takes painstaking patience and concentration. Bit Vejle’s works are formed from a large, continuous piece of paper that is folded one, two, and three times, and then cut using only a pair of scissors. Every single scissor cut is carefully planned, as the slightest mistake can have disastrous consequences for the finished result.
Exhibition curator Sissel Guttormsen says, “Her magical cuttings are rooted in a tradition that has known a long journey through history. But she has created a personal style and technique that are entirely her own. For more than 35 years she has been absorbed, fascinated, and deeply committed to this art form that developed from small, simple snowflakes to unusually large and highly complex image cuttings. She is one of very few in Europe who can cut at such an advanced technical and artistic level. There is a great degree of humor in Karen Bit Vejle’s world of imagery; humor and the ability to identify joy in small things. Just as often, though, she confronts deep seriousness and themes intended to invoke involvement and reflection.”
In addition, alongside Bit Vejle’s work, Scissors for a Brush will feature four original paper cuts by Hans Christian Andersen on loan from the Hans Christian Andersen Museumin Odense, Denmark. This is a rare opportunity to see these fragile works in the United States.
Exhibition–Related Programs at the Museum
In conjunction with the exhibition, the Museum will offer several related programs; more information about the following events will be posted as the exhibition nears.
Thursday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Member Preview with artist Karen Bit Vejle
Friday, March 22
Artist Tour: Scissors for a Brush with Karen Bit Vejle
Saturday, March 23
Artist Tour & Paper Cutting Activity: Scissors for a Brush with Karen Bit Vejle
Saturday, April 13
Lecture with Nikki McClure
Friday, May 3
Thumbelina: The Original Flower Child, all-ages performance by the Oregon Shadow Theatre
For more information about the exhibition: http://www.
nordicmuseum.org Welcome to the travelling exhibition “Scissors for a Brush”
The exhbitions contains 75 original art works by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle, a dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg, a challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper and a film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale artwork
The exhibitions is supported by: Scan Design Foundation by Ingers & Jens Bruun, 4Culture, Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, the Washington State Arts Commission.
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24. Nov 2012 - 01. May 2013 24.11.12 - 01.05.13
KUBEN, Jugenstilsenteret, Ålesund, NorwayPsaligrafi, papirklippkunst eller kunsten å tegne eller male med saks, er en egen kunstnerisk uttrykksform som bare få i Europa utøver i dag. Psaligrafi er en sakte kunstform, som tar lang tid både å lære, planlegge og utføre. Klippekunsten, spesielt silhuettklipping, har sin egen lange historie i Norden og var tidligere også vanlig som underholdning i hjemmene. Den mest kjente papirklipperen i Norden var H.C. Andersen.
Gjennom de siste 30 årene har Karen Bit Vejles papirklipp utviklet seg fra små snøkrystaller til store, svært kompliserte bildeklipp. Hun har utviklet sin egen, helt personlige teknikk og stil innen denne kunstarten, og er i dag én av de få i Skandinavia som klipper på et så høyt teknisk og kunstnerisk nivå. Hun har i løpet av to år fått et internasjonalt gjennombrudd som kunstner. Siden november 2008 har hennes vandreutstilling vært vist ved fremtredende utstillingsarenaer i Norge, Danmark, Island og Finland.
Karen Bit Vejles kunstneriske idé er å løfte frem den gamle papirklipptradisjonen og innovere den til et nytt, spennende og moderne uttrykk. Karen Bit Vejles arbeider er laget av et stort sammenhengende stykke papir, som er brettet både én, to og tre ganger før klippet utformes og klippes utelukkende med saks. Hvert eneste sakseklipp er nøye gjennomtenkt. Den minste feil får konsekvenser for det ferdige resultatet. Det er langsomhetens kunst og tålmodighetens kunst som krever høy konsentrasjon. Kjennetegnende for klippene er at de fremstår som meget detaljerte arabesker, bestående av symboler, menneskeskikkelser, fauna, flora og geometriske former. Formatene er uvanlig store og detaljerte og kan karakteriseres som bilde- og mønsterklipp.
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13. Jun 2012 - 01. Aug 2012 13.06.12 - 01.08.12
Hermès Oslo – NorwayCommisioned work for the French fashion house Hermés. Bit was asked to create a psaligraphic work for the window displays in Hermés’ boutiques in Oslo and Copenhagen. Hermés has a long tradition for exhibiting fine arts in order to emphasize the element of handicraft in their luxury products, and Bit was asked to initiate this tradition in Denmark and Norway.
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10. May 2012 - 03. Feb 2013 10.05.12 - 03.02.13
Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden – Slow artThe concept Slow Art celebrates a contemporary movement in art and applied art where technique, materials and the work process are considered especially important. About 30 pieces in silver, textile, glass and ceramic artifacts from the museum’s own collections will be shown, all of them unique and crafted with care. Among the artists are Helena Hörstedt, Mafune Gonjo, Eva Hild, Helena Edman, Sebastian Schildt, Helena Sandström, Annika Ekdahl and Karen Bit Vejle.
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31. Mar 2012 - 15. Oct 2012 31.03.12 - 15.10.12
Kalmar Slott – Kalmar Castle, SwedenWelcome to the travelling exhibition “Scissors for a Brush” at legendary Kalmar Castle
The exhbitions contains 75 original art works by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle, a dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg, a challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper and a film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale art works.
The exhibition is supported by:
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15. Mar 2012 - 30. May 2012 15.03.12 - 30.05.12
Hermès Copenhagen – DenmarkCommisioned work for the French fashion house Hermés. Bit was asked to create a psaligraphic work for the window displays in Hermés’ boutiques in Oslo and Copenhagen. Hermés has a long tradition for exhibiting fine arts in order to emphasize the element of handicraft in their luxury products, and Bit was asked to initiate this tradition in Denmark and Norway.
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25. Nov 2011 - 25. Nov 2011 25.11.11 - 25.11.11
Designer of the year – Maihaugen, Lillehammer, NorwayThe annual highlight of Maihaugen
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10. Apr 2011 - 23. Dec 2011 10.04.11 - 23.12.11
Maihaugen, Lillehammer, NorwayThe travelling exhibition “Scissors for a brush” contains:
- 75 original paper cuts by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut.
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04. Nov 2010 - 07. Dec 2010 04.11.10 - 07.12.10
Verkaranta, Tampere, FinlandThe travelling exhibition “Scissors for a Brush” contains:
- 75 original paper cuts by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut.
The exhibition is supported by: Nordic Culture Fund, Norsk-Finsk Kulturfond, Trondheim Kommune and FISKARS
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27. Sep 2010 - 25. Oct 2010 27.09.10 - 25.10.10
Hanasaari, Espoo, FinlandThe travelling exhibition “Scissors for a brush” contains:
- App 30 original paper cuts by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut.
The exhibition is supported by Nordic Culture Fund, Norsk-Finsk Kulturfond and Fiskars.
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11. Jul 2010 - 16. Aug 2010 11.07.10 - 16.08.10
Nordic House, Reykjavik, IslandThe travelling exhibition “Scissors for a brush” contains:
- 75 original paper cuts by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle.
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut.The exhibition is supported by Nordic Culture Fund
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30. Jan 2010 - 17. May 2010 30.01.10 - 17.05.10
H.C. Andersen’s Museum, Odense, DenmarkThe travelling exhibition “Scissors for a brush” contains:
- 75 original paper cuts by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut.The exhibition is supported by: Nordic Culture Fund
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28. Nov 2009 - 10. Jan 2010 28.11.09 - 10.01.10
Kunsten – Museum of Modern Art, Aalborg, DenmarkThe travelling exhibition “Scissors for a brush” contains:
- 75 original art works by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale art work. -
23. May 2009 - 21. Sep 2009 23.05.09 - 21.09.09
Blaafarveværket, Modum, NorwayBlaafarveværket: http://www.blaa.no
Scissors for a Brush
The travelling exhibition “Scissors for a brush” contains:
- 75 original paper cuts by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle.
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut. -
21. Jan 2009 - 01. Mar 2009 21.01.09 - 01.03.09
Hå gamle Prestegård, Stavanger, NorwayHå gamle Prestegård, Stavanger, Norway
Scissors for a Brush
The travelling exhibition “Scissors for a brush” contains:
- 75 original paper cuts by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle.
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut.The exhibition is supported by Nordic Culture Fund
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22. Nov 2008 - 11. Jan 2009 22.11.08 - 11.01.09
National Museum of Decorative Arts, Nordensfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum, Trondheim, NorwayNATIONAL MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS
Debut exhibition: “Scissors for a brush”
- 75 original paper cuts by Psaligraph Karen Bit Vejle
- A dedicated sound stage composed for saxophone and scissors by the Norwegian composer and saxophonist John Pål Inderberg.
- A challenging and exiting workshop environment where school classes and other visitors can unfold themselves creatively with scissors and paper.
- A film (7 minutes) showing the working techniques when the artist is creating a large scale papercut.
http://www.nkim.no
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09. Mar 2008 - 13. Mar 2008 09.03.08 - 13.03.08
Røros Chamber Music Festival, NorwayFestivalartist of the year.
Røros Winter Chamber Music Festival, Norway: http://www.vinterfestspill.no