PHUC VAN DANG (2017)

History and transformation – Phuc Van Dang was born in Vietnam (1972) and came to Denmark in 1981. He is based in Copenhagen. The artist has studied graphic design and has worked with design, concept- and product development. Today he utilizes this background in his diverse work as an artist, where he explores themes such as identity, belonging, human nature and community engagement, and as a cultural facilitator he creates new connections between art, design, and communication. This is also the basis of his piece of street art called “Transformation” which was created during StreetArt 2017. He has exhibited both in Denmark and abroad: Norway, Japan, Spain, USA, Vietnam, Cambodia. In addition, he has participated in live painting at music festivals, street art festivals, Fashion Week and various events.

TRANSFORMATION

The art work ”Transformation” (2017) is divided into two pieces, where one piece can be seen at Øvre Park. The other piece is found at the city’s underground parking lot. It invites the audience to come on a journey through their own emotions and values by immersing themselves in the history and development of the city.  Øvre Park was established when Flekkefjord Sparebank (Flekkefjord Savings Bank) was built in 1876. Musikkpaviljongen (The Music Pavillion), which had a central location and function, was designed by Johan Søyland in 1929. At the end of the 1900s the pavillion was moved to Sundeparken (The Sunde Park) as an undergound parking lot was created. Today Øvre Park looks totally different from the original park. The transformation of Øvre Park affects people’s view of the space and it also affects how they use the park!

Curator: Smaabyen Flekkefjord