Laust Hoejgaard

Biography

Laust Hoejgaard (b.1989, Denmark) is a visual artist whose works are based around conflicted outsiders and other misfits who represents a surreal version of reality. Laust likes to think of it as a portrait series - whereby the personality of the characters affects the process of creating paintings, defining textures, strokes and surfaces. Laust’s approach is impulsive, working directly on the canvas from imagination. Building layers with semi-dried paint to create depth and intriguing details, his work captivates and draws the eye. Laust lives and works in Svendborg, Denmark.

Education

BA, Danish School of Media and Journalism, 2009-2012

Specialist Degree, The Drawing Academy, 2007-2008

Specialist Degree, Design Academy Odense, 2005-2006