4×4 inch. Watercolor on paper, wax sealed
Kirsten Lauritzdatter was part of the farm community around Kjørlaug, Norway, and one of the women in my family tree. Speaking her name here honors her story and recognizes her place in mine. The Kjørlaug family was revered in my grandmother’s stories. Every name was sought after, considered, and carefully added to a growing line of people reaching back to the 1600’s. Attaching these names to a piece of my Rosemaling is my way of saying, “I see you, Kirsten.”
Kirsten Lauritzdatter is showing at the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa until Jan 11th as a part of their Past/Present/Future of Folk Art juried exhibit along with “Norwegian Cupboard 2.” I chose to submit to this show, first of all because my grandmother was trained at their folk art school in Rosemaling, and second of all because many of my pieces are done in watercolor which is not the traditional medium for Rosemaling. The paint strokes flow so beautifully in watercolor that I think every rosemaler should try it! I’ll start a new trend. This exhibit allowed for unconventional methods while holding to the tradition of Norwegian Folk Art. It is an honor to be included. Thank you to the judges! If you are near the Vesterheim Museum anytime this year, stop in to see the curated results of the exhibit.
“Kirsten Lauritzdatter” and “Norwegian Cupboard 2” will be for sale through the Vesterheim Museum until January 11th.
If the title does not say [SOLD] then this piece is still available. I am willing to do prints of [SOLD] artwork only. Contact me if interested in Kirsten Lauritzdatter.