LDN - By exposing the freshly primed canvases to the elements outside his studio, Værslev embraces chance and variance as a way to create false histories of past wear. The additional use of solvents in the exposure stage prematurely ages the appearance of his paintings, rendering them reminiscent of the materials by which they were inspired and creating an acute sense of representation.
#FrederikVærslev #ContemporaryArt Evening Sale 12 February 2015