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leif Nielsens universe of sculptures
ranges from cubic formations to cocks
with their own personalities. His paintings
are often explosion of colour. An orgies of
nuances, where he easily finds simplicity.
A few strokes of the wings and the form
language changes to the erotic and
sensitive.
Henrik Flødstrup, Art writer, Denmark
Insisting, intensive, irritating and inspiring
leif Nielsen has in his works a power, which
don’t let things push away- stubborn,
seeking materials and colours and we who
discover his works.
Annette Eriksen, MA Denmark
leif Nielsen’s ironic challenge, always with
a smile in the corner of his eye. It is not it
is beautiful- it is more. It’s a story without
a key. In spite of the irony and satire, there
is always trust in the human - being.”
Hans Futtrup, Art Critique, Denmark

“The artist leif Nielsen mixes seriousness
and humour in his works, in this way the
thoughts are given behind the works. The
seriousness is often mixed with a rough
undertone, which makes the humour flow.
Another point of this versatile artist is his
collections of poems. They contain many
grains and truth and ponder of joys of life
and difficulties.
lars Hultman, Art critique, Sweden
leif Nielsen understands that it is neither
the idea nor the ti- tle that make the work;
rather it is the beauty that evokes the
title and produces the idea. His creative
movement is one with the idea, the lines
and the shapes, with beauty and for- ce.
We are far from technical simplicity.
Far from the expres- sion of a fleeting
emotion that is quickly expressed, quickly
received and quickly emptied! Should
eagerness and enthu- siasm overtake
him, he uses it, while myths and fables
al - ways accompany his creative hand.
Spirit shines in his work - whether he
creates monumental pieces or smaller
bird sculptures, paintings, graphic work,
or poetry. One encoun- ters intensity and
sensitivity, which are innate in the artist
leif Nielsen.
Daniel Couturier, Art critic, France.

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