Biography – Iia Madsen

Iia Madsens paintings are inspired by the timeless beauty of nature. Her wave paintings capture the world’s most powerful and gentle forces converging in a harmonious dance. The canvas becomes a portal to a realm of perpetual motion, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the captivating rhythm of the sea.

The ocean has always held a profound fascination for Iia. Shes drawn to its ever-changing character, from the tranquil lapping of waves on a serene day to tumultuous storms. It is a place of mystery, enchantment, and raw energy, and she aims to convey this through her brushwork.

Originally from Sevastopol, Ukraine, Iia currently lives and works in Skagen, Denmark, a northern town by the sea. Iia’s journey as a painter began at an early age having always had a passion for self-expression through art. At 17 years old, she moved to Kyiv to study Architecture at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture. At the Academy, she studied classical composition, drawing and painting, honing her precise painting technique and artistic voice.

Throughout her career, Iia has participated in many group art exhibitions and fairs. Shes also sold work through art galleries in Denmark. Recently, Iia had a solo exhibition “The Sea” at the Skagen Odde Natur Center, Denmark (Utzon Center). In October, she attended the Pouch Cove Foundation Residency, in Newfoundland, Canada

Professional work / Exhibitions

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born 1989 in Sevastopol, Crimea, UA

live and work in Skagen, DK

Portfolio

Artsy: James Baird Gallery, Pouch Cove, NL, CA

Gallery Representation

James Baird GAllery, Pouch Cove, NL, CA

Gallery Rasmussen, Skagen , DK

Education

2011-2013 National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture, Kyiv, UA

2007-2011 National Academy of Fine Art and Architecture, Kyiv, UA

Exhibition

2023 Gallery Haraldur, Charlottelund , DK

2023 Work Art Fair, Aarhus , DK

2023 Gallery 5, Blokhus, DK

2023 Personal Exhibition “The Sea” Utzon Center in Skagen, Dk

2021 The Art Fair “Kunst for Alle” Copenhagen, Dk

2021Group exhibition “CphArtSpace” Kunstbygningen Filosoffen, Odense, DK

2021 Exhibition “CphArtSpace” Docken, Copenhagen, DK 

2021 Exhibition in showroom “Creative Mind” Ringsted, DK

2020 The Art Fair “Kunst for Alle” Copenhagen, DK

2019 Exhibition in “Galleri Munken”, Løkken, DK

2018 Gallery “Kunst og Rammer” Skagen, DK
2018 Nordkraft in Aalborg, DK

2015 Art fair in Skagen, DK

2015 Nordkraft in Aalborg, DK

Residencies

2023 Pouch Cove Foundation  Residency Program, Pouch Cove, NL, CA

Collaborations & Press

2020  Participation in the program “Real Men on Educational Journey” DR1 

 https://www.dr.dk/drtv/se/rigtige-maend-paa-dannelsesrejse_-hippie-boen-og-ballet_209625

2023 Dokumentar film “Nordliv” TV2Nord TV2PLAY

https://www.tv2nord.dk/nordliv/fra-krim-til-skagens-boelger-nordliv-s3e20