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}}</ref>) is a [[Greenland]]ic artist. Born in [[Qullissat]] on [[Disko Island]], she moved to [[Qaqortoq]] in her childhood, and has lived in southern Greenland ever since. As a painter, graphic artist, and sculptor, Høegh focuses on nationalistic expressionism, creating art which reflects local, traditional myths, and is steeped in heritage and local lore. She frequently incorporates legend, nature, and provincial mythos into her works, devising strong connections between her art and local tradition. During the 1970s, she was regularly cited as the main artist in establishing a Greenlandic artistic identity. In September 2013 she was honoured of [[Nersornaat]] order.<ref>{{cite web|last=Duus|first=Søren Duran|title=Aka Høegh har fået tildelt Nersornaat i sølv|url=http://sermitsiaq.ag/aka-hoeegh-faaet-tildelt-nersornaat-i-soelv|publisher=sermitsiaq.ag|accessdate=13 November 2013|language=da|date=16 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Aka Høegh sølviusumik Nersornaaserneqarpoq|url=http://www.qalorsaq.gl/indland/1530-aka-h%C3%B8egh-s%C3%B8lviusumik-nersornaaserneqarpoq.html|publisher=qalorsaq.gl|accessdate=13 November 2013|language=kl|date=16 September 2013}}</ref> |
}}</ref>) is a [[Greenland]]ic artist. Born in [[Qullissat]] on [[Disko Island]], she moved to [[Qaqortoq]] in her childhood, and has lived in southern Greenland ever since. As a painter, graphic artist, and sculptor, Høegh focuses on nationalistic expressionism, creating art which reflects local, traditional myths, and is steeped in heritage and local lore. She frequently incorporates legend, nature, and provincial mythos into her works, devising strong connections between her art and local tradition. During the 1970s, she was regularly cited as the main artist in establishing a Greenlandic artistic identity. In September 2013 she was honoured of [[Nersornaat]] order.<ref>{{cite web|last=Duus|first=Søren Duran|title=Aka Høegh har fået tildelt Nersornaat i sølv|url=http://sermitsiaq.ag/aka-hoeegh-faaet-tildelt-nersornaat-i-soelv|publisher=sermitsiaq.ag|accessdate=13 November 2013|language=da|date=16 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Aka Høegh sølviusumik Nersornaaserneqarpoq |url=http://www.qalorsaq.gl/indland/1530-aka-h%C3%B8egh-s%C3%B8lviusumik-nersornaaserneqarpoq.html |publisher=qalorsaq.gl |accessdate=13 November 2013 |language=kl |date=16 September 2013 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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Høegh has been married to photographer and film artist Ivars Silis since 1976 .<ref>{{cite web |
Høegh has been married to photographer and film artist Ivars Silis since 1976 .<ref>{{cite web |
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}}</ref> The couple have two children, [[Inuk Silis Høegh]] (b. 1972) and [[Bolatta Silis Høegh]] (b. 1981), both of whom are artists today.<ref>[http://theculturetrip.com/europe/greenland/articles/bolatta-silis-h-egh-evoking-greenland-s-past-and-future/ "Bolatta Silis-Høegh: Evoking Greenland’s Past and Future."] ''Greenland.'' Accessed December 12, 2012.</ref> |
}}</ref> The couple have two children, [[Inuk Silis Høegh]] (b. 1972) and [[Bolatta Silis Høegh]] (b. 1981), both of whom are artists today.<ref>[http://theculturetrip.com/europe/greenland/articles/bolatta-silis-h-egh-evoking-greenland-s-past-and-future/ "Bolatta Silis-Høegh: Evoking Greenland’s Past and Future."] ''Greenland.'' Accessed December 12, 2012.</ref> |
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| Born | Nukardleq Najâraq Eva Høegh 16 December 1947 |
| Nationality | Greenlandic |
| Education | Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts |
| Notable work | Stone and Man |
Aka Høegh (b. 16 December 1947[1]) is a Greenlandic artist. Born in Qullissat on Disko Island, she moved to Qaqortoq in her childhood, and has lived in southern Greenland ever since. As a painter, graphic artist, and sculptor, Høegh focuses on nationalistic expressionism, creating art which reflects local, traditional myths, and is steeped in heritage and local lore. She frequently incorporates legend, nature, and provincial mythos into her works, devising strong connections between her art and local tradition. During the 1970s, she was regularly cited as the main artist in establishing a Greenlandic artistic identity. In September 2013 she was honoured of Nersornaat order.[2][3]
Major works
She is most well known for heading the art project "Stone and Man" between the years 1993 and 1994 in her home town of Qaqortoq in southern Greenland.[4] The work is a dynamic, ongoing piece, with more pieces being added to at semi-regular intervals. Initially 18 artists from Sweden, Finland, Norway, and the Faroe Islands participated in the project.
As a member of the international artist group "Art for Life" Høegh is cooperating with eleven other artists to produce the world's largest painting in Spain. The painting's projected size is 24.644 square meters.
Apart from being guest student at the Academy of Arts in Copenhagen, Høegh is an autodidact.
Exhibitions and international co-operation
Høegh has had solo exhibitions in Greenland, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Alaska, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, and Norway, as well as group exhibitions over most of Europe. She represented Greenland in "Scandinavia Today" in the United States, Mexico, and Lithuania.
Høegh's art can be found on many public buildings in Greenland. The relief outside the Workers' Folk High School in her home town Qaqortoq is her work. The chimney of the new power plant is adorned by her artwork, as well.
Personal life
Høegh has been married to photographer and film artist Ivars Silis since 1976 .[5] The couple have two children, Inuk Silis Høegh (b. 1972) and Bolatta Silis Høegh (b. 1981), both of whom are artists today.[6]
References
- ^ "Aka Høegh, Greenlandic Artist". Bryggen Art. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ^ Duus, Søren Duran (16 September 2013). "Aka Høegh har fået tildelt Nersornaat i sølv" (in Danish). sermitsiaq.ag. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ "Aka Høegh sølviusumik Nersornaaserneqarpoq" (in Kalaallisut). qalorsaq.gl. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Medlemmar - Aka Høegh - CV" (in Danish). Den Gyldne, DK. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ^ "Ivars Silis home page". Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Bolatta Silis-Høegh: Evoking Greenland’s Past and Future." Greenland. Accessed December 12, 2012.
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