Therefore, it has never been more important to examine the visualisation of the body than now. With this backdrop, Nicolaisen examines the body as a "common space" in imperfect imagery, where bodily figures in absurd poses and missing limbs represent a chaotic place in an endangering world.
The artists of "Damn Class Traitors" have in common that they come from some form of working class background and that in their artistry in various ways touches upon issues of economic, cultural or social capital
Bjørn Hatterud, Curator
- He was surprised that I was just another bloke from the hood, with a tie and regular working hours, he had admittedly had the impression that artist where very particular introverted people.
Ministry of Culture on studio visit