Benedikte Klüver: Abstract Painting and Geometric Needlepoint

Benedikte Klüver is a multidisciplinary artist who explores the intersections of painting, needlepoint, and photography to create a diverse body of contemporary work. Based in London, she focuses on portraiture and the female figure, using her practice as a tool for self-study and a means of questioning the complexity of representation. Her abstract paintings are noted for their minimal compositions, which she characterizes as a "map of temperaments." By applying washed layers of oil paint, Klüver achieves a distinctive palette that harmonizes vibrant and earthy tones, referencing both geometric and organic forms. In addition to her work with paint, Benedikte Klüver investigates geometric formalism through the traditional technique of needlepoint. These miniature, precise tapestries are produced with a focus on historical significance, drawing comparisons to Bauhaus weaving and the heritage of women's tapestry making. Her photographic practice, refined during her time at the Slade School of Fine Art, involves experimentation with light as a sculptural tool, transforming negatives into new dimensions. Klüver’s work has been showcased in prominent venues, including a digital showcase for Vogue Talents during Milan Fashion Week. Her collaborative spirit is evident in her curatorial projects, such as "Painting Labs," and her residency with the Sarabande Foundation. Through her varied media, Klüver consistently engages in a sensorial and textural enquiry, translating her observations of light, weather, and place into evocative visual narratives.