"Anki King's work suggests an intimate engagement with New Image painting, particularly the later work of Susan Rothenberg, but she took it in a direction that is recognizably hers."
"The flatness of these individuals against a monochromatic ground creates a painted world, rather than a direct representation of reality."
"King's moody palette underscores Norway's polar night, when the sun does not rise above the horizon for six weeks to over two months."
"Her pieces consist of dark blues, blacks, grays, whites, and occasional yellow and green, reflecting the emotional landscape of her childhood."
Anki King's exhibition at the Lace Mill features 40 works created between 2015 and 2026, showcasing her unique interpretation of New Image painting. Her pieces, made from various mediums including oil paint and ceramic, utilize a moody color palette that evokes Norway's polar night. King's figures, characterized by their featureless and elongated forms, are set against abstract backgrounds, emphasizing a sense of self-containment and isolation. Her work draws from memory and imagination, reflecting her experiences as a Scandinavian artist in the diaspora.
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