Løvskal Ochre

For a long time, natural Ochre colors were a common pigment that was produced locally and used all over Denmark. Colors that represented our natural and cultural environment.

In Løvskal, Jutland the largest Ochre deposit in Denmark can be found. In 20th century Løvskal, an open mine extracted and produced beautiful Danish Ochre colors. But since its closure in 1965 no Ochre pigment has been extracted or produced in Denmark. We can therefore no longer experience and apply Danish Ochre colors. Instead, we chemically produce or import pigment.

Løvskal Ochre aims to revive the understanding & application of Danish Ochre pigment. To do so, a cabinet containing tools, samples & artefacts is produced.

A cabinet treated with linseed oil made from burned Løvskal Ochre. A cabinet that materializes Løvskal Ochre pigments & investigates 3 future applications of Løvskal Ochre; textile dyeing, ceramic glazing and linseed oil, produced in collaboration with Linolie & Pigment. Løvskal Ochre seeks to reconnect us to the cultural and natural origins of Danish Ochre. I hope the spectator of this project leaves with an expanded perception of color. A perception grounded not only in the hue of color but also in the origin, history, culture, craftsmanship and potential of Danish Ochre colors.