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Working in bronze, clay and mammoth tusk By Josefine Older Steffensen | Photos: Galleri Unicorn
Over the past 30 years, Galleri Unicorn in Copenhagen has been home to Lene Stevns Jensen’s creations. Her sculptures, jewellery and decorative vessels are all handmade by her, and each of them has an intriguing story behind it. As soon as you step through the door to Galleri Unicorn, it is like being transported away from Denmark and into a magical world. Lene has travelled extensively throughout the Arctic region, and her
bronze sculptures of seals and walruses perfectly reflect that. “The gallery is my creative space,” says Lene, whose workspace is based just behind the main gallery. Walking around the
gallery with Lene, it is clear that her passion for what she does is immense. Every single piece has a story behind it, which is not only intriguing but also adds to the character of it. “I think people can feel the passion behind each piece, especially after handling it themselves in the gallery. It makes the pieces come alive,” Lene concludes. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 12pm-5.30pm, or by appointment.
Galleri Unicorn Rørholmsgade, 13. Kld. Tv 1352 Copenhagen K Web: www.lenestevnsjensen.dk
Left: Lene has spent many hours learning the intricacies of clay and has a furnace in her gallery, which in her own words is useful both for firing her pots and for storage. Middle: Strong women are a theme throughout many of the sculptures, which often reflect the changing relationship between humans and animals. Right: Working in bronze is hard work, yet the walrus looks soft, relaxed and plump with its mammoth teeth.