{"product_id":"laust-hojgaard-olympic-2022","title":"Laust Højgaard, Olympic, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcrylic on canvas\u003cbr\u003e70 x 50 x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003eProof of Purchase available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaust Højgaard (Danish, b.1989) is a contemporary painter known for his imaginative figurative works populated by oversized, dreamlike characters that inhabit surreal and often ambiguous worlds. Drawing from mythology, popular culture, architecture, and personal observation, he creates expressive compositions that combine distortion, humour, and psychological depth. His paintings are characterised by layered surfaces, bold textures, and exaggerated forms, resulting in figures that appear both powerful and vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducated at the Design Academy in Odense, The Drawing Academy, and the Danish School of Media and Journalism, Højgaard has developed a distinctive visual language that blends classical drawing traditions with contemporary storytelling. Working intuitively and directly on the canvas, he builds paintings through successive layers of paint, allowing characters and narratives to emerge organically during the creative process. Based in Svendborg, Denmark, he has gained international recognition for works that explore identity, human behaviour, and the tension between inner emotion and outward appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired directly from the artist in Denmark.\u003cbr\u003ePrivate Collection, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in March 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481895985517,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/4-IMG_6769.jpg?v=1782464097","url":"https:\/\/artagain.co\/products\/laust-hojgaard-olympic-2022","provider":"Art Again","version":"1.0","type":"link"}