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Maja is a Danish artist currently residing in Oslo, after recently living in Tokyo. Her artwork, which intertwines elements of both Danish and Japanese cultures, results in a captivating fusion of styles. Maja's paintings, which primarily focus on abstract compositions, possess a unique quality that sets them apart. In her recent work, 3D structures made from recycled paper are incorporated—the paper originally used to wrap her family’s belongings during their move from Copenhagen to Tokyo a little more than 20 months ago.
This approach adds depth and texture to her art, creating an engaging visual experience for viewers, but also brings the history from the paper's past into the paintings as an untamed story that wishes to be told.
The technique that Maja uses holds several references to the technique of Kintsugi. However, Maja uses cardboard and recycled paper to apply the paint to the canvas.
With a portfolio of exhibitions in both Denmark and Japan, including the vibrant city of Tokyo, Maja has demonstrated her ability to captivate audiences across cultures and geographical boundaries. Her works have not only resonated with art enthusiasts but have also found homes in collections across four continents. This accomplishment highlights the universal appeal and marketability of Maja's creations.
Maja have held two of her Danish exhibitions while being on maternity leave.
Until recently, Maja has
been represented by a Danish gallery, but since she moved to Tokyo, she has wished to explore on
her own where and how she can develop further.
Acknowledgement & Recognitions
2024
Featured in INTOUCH Tokyo for Tokyo American Club, August 2024, Page 15
Link: https://issuu.com/intouch_magazine/docs/2024_08_august_intouch
2023/2024
Teacher of class: “ART ATTACK – explore and experiment with unconventional painting materials and techniques” two semesters
Tokyo American Club, September 2023 & April 2024
Link:https://www.tokyoamericanclub.org/index.php/en/component/mijoevents/event/16438-art-attack?Itemid=311
2023
Featured in INTOUCH Tokyo for Tokyo American Club, September 2023, Page 19/21
Link: https://issuu.com/intouch_magazine/docs/2023-09-september-intouch
2021
Featured at Inspired Beyound Babies: "Jeg brugte barslen til at udvide min horisont og bygge nye kompetencer på" ,
Inspired Beyound Babies, 2021 (In Danish)
Link: https://inspiredbeyondbabies.dk/jeg-brugte-barslen-til-at-udvide-min-horisont-og-bygge-nye-kompetencer-paa
Exhibitions & Shows
Solo
2024
"20 Months" Frederick Harris Gallery at Tokyo American Club, Tokyo, Japan, Aug-Sep.
2024
"Upcycled art" Common, Roppongi, Tokyo Japan, May
2024
Uematsu’s Show Window entire March, 2024 (the crossing right next to Shibuya Crossing)
2024
“Underneath”. Gallery Fu, Yokohama, Jan 31 – Feb 11
2023
“Japandy Universe”, BETA Tokyo Gallery, Tokyo Japan Sep-Oct
2022
2021
2019
“Golden Moments”, Gallery Kvaser, Copenhagen, Denmark, Dec.
Link: https://gallerikvaser.dk/begivenheder/saerudstilling-med-maja-eikland-og-aabning-af-vores-nye-eventspace
“Development”, Portland Towers, Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug.
“Headlight into the Mist”, Deloitte Denmark Headquarter, Copenhagen Denmark, Sep.
Group
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2024
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“Femme” Takanawa Gallery, Tokyo, February 26 - March 7
2023
Visual exhibition and collaboration with composer and pianist Margin Alexander, "Nocturnal Tableaux" in a NYC
theater. September 28
2023
“Light & Shadow”, ILLUMS Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan, May - June
Education
-2014
Master of Science: Strategy, Organization and Leadership, Copenhagen Business School
Upcoming Exhibitions & Shows
2024
Group Exhibition "to and from" at gallery fu, Yokohama, Japan December 2024