Historical accounts, mythological material, and works of fiction serve as the central points of departure for Danish visual artist Cathrine Raben Davidsen. By utilizing and juxtaposing references from cultural traditions, ancient histories of craftsmanship, the great masters of European art history, as well as contemporary social and philosophical thinking, Raben Davidsen explores the essential traits of human nature. The predominant themes in her practice are life, death, and transformation. Working primarily with painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics, she incorporates animals, figures, and narrative tropes from classical mythology and folk tales.
In 2022, we inaugurated a store in the heart of Copenhagen dedicated to the work of Cathrine Raben Davidsen, serving as an extension of her artistic practice with the aim of creating an inclusive artistic experience for all visitors. The store showcases unique ceramics, ceramic lamps, limited editions, lithographs, etchings, books, wallpaper, and posters exclusively created by Cathrine Raben Davidsen. As a direct extension of the store, the space also houses a ceramic workshop where the ceramics are glazed and fired, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the creative process.
Cathrine Raben Davidsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and currently resides and works in the city. She earned her MFA from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Prior to this, she studied at Instituto Lorenzo de´ Medici in Florence and at Vrije Akademie in The Hague. Raben Davidsen’s work has been exhibited extensively in Denmark and internationally. It is represented in numerous prominent museum collections and institutions, including The National Gallery of Denmark, Horsens Art Museum, Trapholt Museum for Modern Art and Design, Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, The Danish Art Foundation, and The New Carlsberg Foundation. She has received many prestigious prizes and grants, such as the Anne Marie Telmányi born Carl Nielsen Honorary Grant, the HH Bruun Honorary Grant, the Niels Wessel Bagge Art Foundation, and the Danish Arts Foundation. In 2015, she was appointed Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog by Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark.
