THE FAT EYE
art gallery & artist in recidence
GET TO KNOW
LARS CALMAR
Lars Calmar (b. 1968) is probably one of Denmarks
most talented living sculptors. Calmar focuses on depicting the human body—not the "young, well-proportioned" body often seen in both classical and contemporary art. Instead, Calmar portrays decay, sagging, wrinkles, fullness, and fat.
His sculptures are naturalistic, combining humor with biting seriousness. Through humor, Calmar's sculptures allow viewers to approach the work more directly, potentially leading them to a deeper understanding.
LARS CALMAR
One might suddenly recognize that this is, in fact, how most bodies look when age and inertia have left their marks—naked and vulnerable beneath the designer clothes.
By combining his figures with strong symbols, such as a boxing glove, a hunting rifle, or a crocodile,
Lars Calmar creates a powerful contrast to the slackness and stagnation of aging, naked bodies.
Lars Calmar has exhibited in cities including Chicago, New York, and Toronto. In Denmark he participated in Art Copenhagen from 1998 to 2008. His works have been purchased by the Ministry of Culture and the Funen Art Foundation
BIO
Lars Calmar born in 1968
Trained potter, 1990
Exhibitions
2000
Art fair, Herning
Gallery Rasmus, København
Art Copenhagen, Forum
Baal, 5.A.K., Svendborg
2001
Huset i Asnæs, Asnæs
Gallery Epoke, Vejle
Art fair, Herning
Art Copenhagen, Forum
Baal, 5.A.K., Svendborg
2002
Bousogaard, Stauring
Gallery Rasmus, Odense
Gallery Rasmus, København
Art fair, Herning
Art Copenhagen, Forum
2003
Art fair, Herning
Galerie Wolfsen, Aalborg
Art Copenhagen, Forum
2004
Art fair, Herning
Galerie Wolfsen, Aalborg
Art Copenhagen, Forum
2005
"De hedder alle sammen Lars", S.A.K., Svendborg
Art fair, Herning
Art Copenhagen, Forum
2006
Art fair, Stockholm
Gallery Rasmus, Kolding
Art Copenhagen, Forum
Art fair, Herning
2007
Art fair, Stockholm
SOFA, New York
Contemporary Ceramics, Galerie Wolfsen, Aalborg
Art Copenhagen, Forum
SOFA, Chicago
Toronto International Art Fair, Toronto
2008
Art fair, Herning
Art fair, Stockholm
Frederikshavn Art museum
SOFA, New York
Art Santa Fe
Toronto International Art Fair, Toronto
Art Copenhagen, Forum
SOFA, Chicago
Grand Opening, Galerie Wolfsen, Aalborg
Among others sold to
Tao Xichuan Art Museum, Kina
Danish Ministry of Culture
Funen Art Foundation
Landrum Collection
West Chester University of Pennsylvania's newest art walk, USA
Adornments
Langeland's Library
Danahus Care Center
Fredericia High School
Art tower on the Art tower route Langeland
Memorial bust of Mads Lange in Bali and Rudkøbing Torv
Received Annelise Fussing's Travel Grant
Residency
The Fountainhead Residency, Miami, USA
LH-project Residency, Origon, USA
Gaya Ceramik Residency, Bali
Taoxichuan Residency, Jendezhen, Kina
