stefan bakmand

CV - STEFAN BAKMAND (b. 1988)

education

2018-2019 - MA, Master of research in art and design, Sint Lucas school of arts Antwerp, Belgium

2016 - Project Art Writing masterclass, Aarhus; TEKST(UR) Workshop on 3D-printing and text

2016 - Creative art- and literaturecriticism

2010-2015 - Det Jyske Kunstakademi, Billedkunst Aarhus, with exchange at Ashkal Alwan, (Lebanese association of plastic arts), Beirut, Lebanon, in the program: Home Workspace Program; ”Creating and dispersing universes that work without working” arranged by Jalal Toufic and Anton Vidokle.

exhibitions

2024 - “Grand opening 2.0”, group exhibition, Albert Contemporary, Odense

2022 - “Dungeon tongues”, solo exhibition, Korridor, Aarhus

2021 - ”Doing this thing”, group exhibition, Kh7 Artspace, Aarhus

2021 - ”Enchanted by the Flip Side”, Ok Corral, Copenhagen, group exhibition

2021 - ”Bybliomoebick mouseion”, solo exhibition, Se-rum

2020 - ”Okkult Onsdag”, solo exhibition, Tgv space Godsbanen, Aarhus

2020 - ”Just a sip, covered with a face”, groupexhibition, Cantina, Aarhus

2016 - ”Madame Edwina, 1. fase”, Performance, Piscine, Aarhus

2015 - ”Jutland Art Academy graduation”, Kunsthal Aarhus

2014 - ”Museum of Immortality”, exibited at Ashkal Alwan, Beirut, Lebanon, initiated by Anton
Vidokle, following a curatorial concept by theorist and historian Boris Groys

stefan bakmand is an artist whose profound exploration of mythological and ontological subjects forms the crux of his artistic inquiry. his works serve as a gateway to delve into the depths of human existence, prompting profound psychological and spiritual reflections.

bakmand constructs a captivating narrative that invites viewers into an immersive realm of existential contemplation through diverse artistic mediums, including drawing, graphics, text, and archival practices. at times, his art transcends conventional boundaries, challenging our preconceived notions and expanding our experiential horizons. in this symbiotic exchange between artwork and spectator, bakmand constructs a spiritual sanctuary, offering a transformative encounter.

at the core of bakmand's artistic practice lies his personal atlas, a meticulously curated archival project featuring a diverse amalgamation of images from various epochs. alchemical symbolism, biological motifs, scientific iconography, art historical allusions, intimate family photographs, and elements of popular culture intertwine to compose a rich tapestry within this opus, aptly titled 'the bybliomorphic museum'.

bakmand's artistic exploration transcends mere aesthetic appreciation, inviting viewers on an intellectual and introspective journey. by navigating the liminal spaces between myth and reality, he challenges the boundaries of artistic expression, unraveling the profound mysteries of the human condition.