Jan Groth - 2001

The Norwegian artist, Jon Groth (b. 1938) , has for over forty years explored the presentation of line against surface. This exploration has found expression in drawings, tapestries and sculptures. Within this single subject area, the focus is on the tiny nuances of difference that occur when a line is drawn on different materials. In Groth´s drawings one sees the black line against white paper, while in his tapestries, the white line against the black textile. The line both defines and activates its background, creating various illusions of spaciousness.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Oslo honoured Jan Groth with a retrospective exhibition of his art in 2001. The reproductions inside depict some examples of Groth’s tapestries, executed in collaboration with Benedikte Groth.