Martin Nannestad Jørgensen

Martin Nannestad Jørgensen (born 9 June 1959) is a visual artist living and working in Copenhagen, Denmark. His main medium is textile.

Biography Born in Östhammar, Sweden and growing up in Denmark and Greenland, Jørgensen received his education as a weaver by Kim Naver in Copenhagen 1978–80, Dona Paula Sanches in Guatemala 1980–81, and professor Shizuko Ōshiro in Okinawa, Japan 1986–87.

Work

Tapestries

Weilbach's Biographical Dictionary of Artists describes Jørgensen as "one of the young tapestry weavers about to revitalize a tradition that would otherwise be in danger of extinction". His commissioned works can be seen at University of Copenhagen, the Danish Ministry of Justice and the Danish Supreme Court.

Ecclesiastical textile Altar Carpet in Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2005Jørgensen has designed and produced vestments, floor coverings, and antependia for e.g. Trinitatis Church in Copenhagen, Rungsted Church, and St. Clemens' Church in Randers.