Selvportraet

Knud Nielsen reflects the intimate and creative phases of his life during the 1940s. Marrying his childhood friend Ellen and purchasing a farm in Brondbyvester, he juggled a hairdressing business, painting, and ceramics—using the latter to supplement his income. Nielsen's early artistic journey was marked by solitude, gradually evolving through connections with fellow artists like Niels Macholm. His exhibition on Liberation Day, despite being overlooked due to national celebrations, signifies the beginning of his deep dive into the artistic community.