ENTER Art Fair - Copenhagen

From August 29 until September 1st 2024, Root Gallery is presenting the works of Lisette Schumacher, Saïd Kinos, Quinda Verheul, Donald Schenkel at Enter Art Fair! We are honored to be among the 96 galleries from 46 cities and 20 countries presenting artworks from more than 350 artists!

ENTER is Scandinavia’s largest international art fair and serves a hub for creative and commercial exchanges. This annual four-day event, held in Copenhagen, unites the global art community, offering an exciting program to discover a large range of artists and artworks.

Presentation

The works to be shown at Enter Art Fair emphasise the unique characteristics and approaches of each artist, creating a total and complementary experience. The presentation explores concepts such as infinity and constant change through the various artistic interpretations of the four artists. Each work reveals a unique perspective on endlessness, from colour transitions that defy the limits of perception to colourful compositions that emphasise the abstraction of language.

It is not just about exhibiting artworks; it is a celebration of the artistic journey of these four artists, who have delved deeper into the concept of infinity and developed their concept practice into an ongoing source of inspiration and wonder. 

Photo by Jacqueline Fuijkschot

Lisette Schumacher - Architectural Colour Symphony

Inspired by the clean lines and timeless design of architectural masterpieces such as Stahl House in Los Angeles; a 1960s home designed by Buck Stahl and Pierre Koenig. Based on her impressions, Lisette Schumacher creates a lively symphony of colours. The rich use of mixed materials among which acrylic paint creates a dynamic interaction with light, causing the works to appear to transform and reveal new depths. The interactive character invites you to explore the endless possibilities of architecture, light and colour. Depending on your position and perspective, the experience of her work differs, allowing for playful interactions and an element of surprise.

Saïd Kinos - Abstract Language

Over the years, Saïd Kinos has focused on visual forms of communication, and the distortion and abstraction of typography. Delving into the complexity of language and communication he was able to reveal new layers of perception. His work invites introspection about the infinite ways in which elements of language can be interpreted and reinvented. Language is used as a means to explore form, colour and various artistic methods that he applies to various art forms such as sculptures, installations, paintings, public murals and works on paper. For his presentation, he is conducting research into bronze sculptures in which the fragmented typography typical of his practice is applied in three-dimensional form.

Quinda Verheul - Material Reflections

By mixing pigments with concrete and integrating them with stones and mirrors, Quinda explores endless possibilities of materials and reflections. Her work requires an exploration of the infinite connections between form, matter and reflection. Inspired by the concept of monism, she believes that everything is one, everything is connected. In her work, each series examines a different fragment of the larger story. Part of this involves exploring different techniques and materials that express the concepts she works with. This creates endless variations with which her use of mirrors is directly related. Quinda Verheul shows the results of new research into landscapes and human interaction in a series of wall sculptures in which she experiments with different (natural) materials.

Donald Schenkel - Master of colour gradients

With a career steeped in research into pigments and the mechanics of colour, Donald Schenkel has pushed the boundaries of perception. His paintings reveal the infinite possibilities of colour, with the colour gradients often evoking a feeling of endlessness. Oil paint is not approached as a means to create an image, but rather is based on its materiality. In Donald Schenkel's artistic practice, the work process/method is concentric, with each new work and series referring to previous ones. Oil paint, aluminium and mirrors are recurring materials in Donald's work and are united in a new series of works that will be on display during Enter. These will consist of paintings and wall sculptures. He also experiments with three-dimensional shapes to further emphasise the effect of his colour transitions.

Location
Lokomotivværkstedet
Otto Busses Vej 5A
2450 Copenhagen SV
Denmark

Co-funded by Mondriaanfonds