Poul Gernes – Galleri Specta 1984

A colourful Poul Gernes exhibition poster for Galleri Specta, 1984. White flowers, curling leaves and small pink and orange details stand out against a warm red background. The decorative composition brings energy to a bright living room, dining room or workspace.

Artist: Poul Gernes (1925–1996)
Work: Galleri Specta exhibition poster
Year: 1984
Technique: Offset print on paper
Printer: Eks-skolens Tryk
Sheet size: 64 × 42 cm (h × w)
Framing: Light oak shadowbox frame with a 3 cm gap between the paper edge and the inner frame on all sides.

The light oak frame and warm, pale backing leave space around the entire sheet. The paper is presented with its printed border fully visible.

Flowers and colour from 1984

The symmetrical floral composition combines simple forms and strong colours. White flowers contrast with the red centre, while leaf patterns around the edge bring the image together. The poster combines Danish art history with an immediate decorative appeal.

About Poul Gernes

Poul Gernes helped establish Eks-skolen in 1961 and is known for his work with colour and public decoration, including Herlev Hospital. Read more in Poul Gernes’ biography.

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The frame and interior images are visualisations with proportions adapted to the work’s dimensions. The final photograph shows the original sheet.