Alexander Tovborg: Sacrificial Love Beyond Devotion

Alexander Tovborg is a Copenhagen-based artist who explores religious symbolism and archetypes in his multidisciplinary art. This monograph showcases his recent work across painting, drawing, and sculpture, including subjects such as the hallucinogenic and erotic meeting of Adam and Eve, Jesus Christ's lost adolescence, and the marriage of heaven and hell.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2023
Publisher: Blum & Poe

This monograph delves into the captivating recent work of Copenhagen-based artist Alexander Tovborg, born in 1983. Spanning a two-year period, this publication showcases Tovborg's diverse artistic expressions, including painting, drawing, and sculpture. By documenting his artistic journey, this monograph sheds light on the artist's profound understanding of religious symbolism and archetypes, which serve as the foundation of his multidisciplinary art, personal beliefs, and ideology. Tovborg's extensive research into the origins and contemporary iterations of symbology, mysticism, and religious archetypes has resulted in a diverse body of work that explores a range of subjects, such as the hallucinogenic and erotic encounter between Adam and Eve, the lost adolescence of Jesus Christ, and a wedding procession of paintings that depict the union of heaven and hell.

To introduce readers to Tovborg's meticulously researched and imaginative art, this volume features newly commissioned texts, including a critical essay, poem, short story, and an insightful interview with the artist. These contributions provide a deeper insight into Tovborg's creative process and offer a glimpse into his thought-provoking artistic vision.

Through his captivating and thought-provoking work, Alexander Tovborg challenges traditional perceptions of religion and spirituality, inviting viewers to explore new realms of imagination and interpretation. This monograph serves as a testament to his talent and dedication as an artist, showcasing his ability to transmute religious archetypes into imaginative new scenarios that resonate with audiences on a profound level.

Dimension: 311 x 241 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780998736068