Many of Erik Andersen's works challenge viewers to adopt new perspectives, both mentally and spatially. Canvas 02 demonstrates this in a very direct way: the monochrome black-painted canvas is presented about one meter away from the gallery wall, allowing a view of its back and “behind the façade” (Latin facies for face, appearance). Curious viewers discover an abstract painting from the Canvas series. In these paintings, too, Erik Andersen is interested in sculptural questions such as their multi-perspectivity, their materiality, and their spatial reference. Their exhibition context and the (also spatial) participation of visitors are always taken into account.
Isabelle Meiffert
