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Tyge Axel Holm

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Furniture Architect, Tool Designer and Craftsman

Already in the mid-1970s, during his studies to become a furniture architect and tool designer, Tyge Axel Holm was busy developing and designing sustainable design objects - strongly inspired by the the American Shaker movement.

At that time people were more interested in cheap discount products and he therefore decided to concentrate more on his artistic work.

His work with crafts and design has been developing since he set up his own design studio and workshop in 1980.

The use of patterns is characteristic for his work and is found in his unique furniture pieces as well as in his smaller hand-turned objects.

Over the years he has had a many exhibitions in Denmark and abroad (See CV for details).

After the years of mass consumption during the first decade of this century and as the global climate crisis and the financial crisis climbed high on the public agenda, the interest in sustainable products and ecology has been increasing.

Thus the possibility of fulfilling one of his dreams of designing and producing sustainable products started to be feasible. The concept development started in 2009 where he bought his own sawmill and he later set up shop and gallery in Gudhjem in Bornholm.

The motto of the Shaker movement became the underlying idea in the developing of his sustainable design.

“ We find out by trial what is the best and when we have found a good thing we stick to it”

Tyge Axel Holm has received a large number of stipends and honorary awards and his works have been acquired by acknowledged arts associations and museums.

In 2005 he received a three-year work stipend by the Danish Arts Foundation.

He has had solo exhibitions at Design Museum Denmark and Bornholm Art Museum.

Due to his passionate approach to his work, Tyge Axel Holm is today considered one of the most important wood artists in Denmark.

Tyge Axel Holm has his workshop in Rønne and in 2015 he opened a Design Shop and Gallery. The concept of the shop is to create a forum for sustainable, quality design and crafts products produced in Bornholm. Tyge´s wooden art and design objects covers a wide range - from simple and aesthetic crafts to exclusive and unique furniture, jewelry art, hand turned bowls and boxes. He also takes on small and large interior design assignments.

Tyge and his wife Annette moved to Bornholm in 2001. Here he designed and built his own house in a scenic setting near the plantation of Rø.

In 2017 they got certified to grow ecological products.

Ecological fruit, vegetables and honey from the farm is sold all through the summer in the Design Shop in Gudhjem.

Curriculum Vitae

Tyge Axel Holm

Født 15 februar 1953

Uddannet på Skolen for Brugskunst/ Danmarks Designskole 1972-76

Linien for møbel og redskabsformgivning.

Tidligere tillidshverv og medlemsskaber.

Danske Kunsthåndværkere. Formand for foreningen 1994-98

Nordisk Håndværksforum. Støttet af Nordisk Ministerråd.

Bestyrelsen på Danmarks Designskole 1994-1999.

Bestyrelsen på Glas- og Keramikskolen på Bornholm 1997 - 1999 - 2008

ACAB. Sammenslutningen af bornholmske kunsthåndværkere.

NCN. Nordic Crafts Network.

Projekt nyskabende formidling af kulturhåndværk. Nordisk netværk.

Legater og hædersbevisninger

1983: Kunsthåndværkerprisen af 1879 i bronze.

1985: Kunsthåndværkerprisen af 1879 i sølv.

1986: Salg til Statens Kunstfond. Skab Dep. På Kunstindustrimuseet.

1992: Statens Kunstfond. Arbejdslegat.

1993: Dansk Møbelindustris Fond.

1993: Nationalbankens Jubilæumsfond af 1968.

1995: Optaget i Kraks Blå Bog.

1996: Kulturministeriets Designfond. Vitaminpilleprisen.

1996: Kulturministeriets Designfond. Rejselegat.

1996: Copy-Dan. Følgeretsfond.

1997: Statens Kunstfond. Arbejdslegat.

1997: Ole Haslunds Kunstnerfond. Hæderslegat

1998: Præmieret for bedste arbejde. Kunsthåndværkermarked Frue Plads.

1999: Statens Kunstfond. Arbejdslegat.

2003: Optaget i Bornholms "blå bog" Klippeøens Kvinder og Mænd.

2003: Kunstforeningen af 14 august. Hovedpræmie.

2004: Salg til Statens Kunstfond. Skål.

2005: Treårigt arbejdsstipendium fra Statens Kunstfond.

2006: Salg til Statens Kunstfond. Smykkeskrin.

2006: Den bornholmske Kanon. 1o internationalt anerkendte kunsthåndværkere.

2006: Kunstforeningen af 14 august. Hovedpræmie.

2007: Esther og Jep Finks Mindefond for arkitektur og kunsthåndværk.

2007: Grosserer F.L. Foghts Fond.

2007: Nationalbankens Jubilæumsfond af 1968.

2007: Beckett Fonden.

2008: Oak Foundation Denmark.

2008: Præmieret af Statens Kunstfond på Bornholms Kunstmuseum

2009: Nationalbankens Jubilæumsfond af 1968

2009: Nordea Fonden

2009: Grosserer F.L.Foghts Fond

2010: COP 15 Stol. Klimamuseet Ilulissani Kangia pillug allaffik. Ilulissat, Grønland.

2010: COP 15 Stol. Bornholms Kunstmuseum.

2010: COP 15 stol. Danmarks Designmuseum. Kunstindustrimuseet København.

2010: Udsmykningsopgave. Skiltevæg. Altinget.dk

2011: Statens Kunstfond, Legat

2012: Nationalbankens Jubilæumsfond af 1968

2017: Fonden for beskæftigelsesfremmende initiativer på Bornholm.

Udstillinger og udvalgte begivenheder

1983: Charlottenborgs forårsudstilling. Debut

1984: Landsudstilling for kunsthåndværk. Fyns Stiftsmuseum.

1984: Kunstnernes Påskeudstilling i Århus.

1985: Charlottenborgs forårsudstilling.

1985: Danske og udenlandske kunsthåndværkere. Kunstindustrimuseet.

1986: Galleri K. I København.

1987: Snedkernes Efterårsudstilling. SE.

1987: Udstilling af drejede arbejder i Main. USA.

1992: Rud Rasmussens Snedkeri. Efterårsudstilling.

1993: Udstilling på Lysebu i Oslo. Norge.

1993: Separatudstilling på Kunstindustrimuseet. Designmuseum Danmark.

1996: Udstillingen Hands On i Illum i København.

1996: Art in Action. Waterperry House, Oxford England.

1999: Kunsthandwerk im Museum. Ostholstein-Museum. Eutin. Tyskland.

2003: Separatudstilling Grønbechs Gård i Hasle. Bornholm.

2004: Mellem himmel og hav. ACAB. Rundetårn. København.

2005: ACAB exhebition in Luxemburg.

2006: 10 internationalt anerkendte kunsthåndværkere fra Bornholm. Grønbecks Gård. Hasle.

2006: Separatudstilling, Smykkeskrin hos Guldsmed Jytte Kløve i København.

2007: Biennalen for kunsthåndværk og design. Kunstmuseet Trapholt.

2008: Separatudstilling på Bornholms Kunstmuseum.

2009: Designet og fremstillet konferencebord til Klimakonferencen COP15

2011: Galerie Sofie Lachaert Tilrode Belgien. Udstillingen: WOOD BOOST

2012: Galleri Saatchi. London. Collect. The international Art Fair for Contemaorary Objects

2013: Design Days Dubai. Galleri Sofie Lacheart

2013: Chariman of the Board. Salg på Design Days Dubai 2013

2015: Designdays Dubai, Stort unikaværk solgt på designmessen.

2015: Åbner Designbutikken Tyge Axel Holm i Gudhjem, Bornholm.

2017: Bliver økologisk certificeret i eget landbrug med grøntsager, frugt og honning.

2017: Indretter baren MADVIG i Svaneke for journalisten Poul Friis.

2017: Indretningsopgave for Altingets stifter og kunstsamler i samarbejde med Wohlert Arkitekter og Lightingdesign, Jesper Kongshauge.

2017: Web-Shop.

Medieomtale

1991: TV 2 Kunsthåndværkerportrætter.

1995: Optaget i Kraks Blå Bog.

1997: DR TV Kunsthåndværkerportrætter. ( Hvad for en hånd. )

1998: Udvalget til styrkelse af det gode håndværk under Kulturministeriet/udpeget af Undervisningsministeren. Rapport udgivet december 1999.

2003: Portrætudsendelse TV 2 Bornholm.

2003: Optaget I Bornholms &qtblå bog&qt Klippeøens Kvinder & Mænd.2006: Den bornholmske Kanon, 10 internationalt anerkendte kunsthåndværkere.

2009: Berlingske Tidende " Bord skal redde klimaet " Af Birgit Straarup 15/3 2009: Weekendavisen. "Ridderen af det runde bord" Hel forside af kultursektionen. Af Ulla Gjedde Palmgren 21-27/8

2009: Træ & Møbelindustri "Træet er i centrum på COP15" Af Lars Rygaard, Design Business Group. nr.9 september.

2009: TV2 Nyheder 26/10 kl 19. " Bornholmer skaber bord til COP15"

2009: Design from Scandinavia side 17. Udgivet i forbindelse med COP15 Udgiver : WorldPictures.dk

2009: TV2 Bornholm Nyheder 04/12 kl. 19.30. Opsætning i Bella Center.

2009: Berlingske Tidende website 09/12. Topmøde bord til 500.000.- kr.

2009: DENMARK SPECIAL. udgivet i forbindelse med COP15. Udgiver WorldPictures.dk

2013: Design Days Dubai. International designmesse.

2014: TV2/ Bornholm “Bornholmske oplevelser” Besøg hos trækunstneren.

2015: Design Days Dubai. International designmesse.

2015: TV2/ Bornholm “Kom indenfor” hos Tyge Axel Holm.

2015: TV2/ Bornholm “Mellem os” Interview med Tyge Axel Holm.

2017: Øens TV “Kunst på øen” Interview med Tyge Axel Holm.


	Sustainable Production is a Prerequisite for Sustainable Products! Decisive factors in relation to sustainable products are: Low energy consumption, local production, short transport time, recycling of residues, life time, and recycling at the end of the product’s life, and that the raw materials are produced in an environmentally responsible way. At the same time, rational production is a prerequisite for manufacturing sustainable and competitive products. This can only be achieved through targeted design development. The wood used for the design products of Tyge Axel Holm comes straight from the Bornholm forests to his sawmill, where it is cut in dimensions suitable for the various designs. The wood is air dried and later cut up again before the final drying in the workshop. Contrary to many other industrially produced wood products which are dried in ovens - adding to the Co2 cost - the wood for our production is air dried. This means that we do not affect the environment and climate. Air drying of wood also has the effect that the wood gets a more varied and natural appearance which we make full use of in our design. In our production we use a number of wood types which are uncommon in the industry due to short supply. Therefore many of the products are rare. The wood waste is used for Co2 neutral heating and the shavings are used as soil cover for our ecological vegetable production. Relatively few different objects and dimensions are used in the design, but the creative process results in many different products. The few metal parts used in the products are primarily made of stainless steel and all parts can be reused as new parts. The glue and surface treatment used is safe for humans and for the environment. Most of our products have not been surface treated and can be disposed of or reused without environmental consequences.


	The Products Wood is an organic material and is therefore susceptible to the surroundings. Heat can dry out the wood. Excessive light can change the colour of the wood. And dampness can change the shape of the wood and damage it if exposed to dampness for a long time. The wood can dry out or get damp on one side. This may be why your cutting board starts getting warped. The side of the wood which is exposed to damp expands and get bigger than the dry side. This happens if the board lies on the same side on the kitchen table for a long time. You therefore have to turn the board regularly or let it lean against a wall to allow the board to dry out on both sides simultaneously. A wooden cutting board should not be put in the dishwasher or immersed in water for too long. Surface treatment (For products used inside) Most products are untreated. Cutting boards are washed with ordinary dish soap and will after some time get a whitewashed appearance. Place the board in an upright position allowing both sides to dry. Cutting boards can be treated with thin cooking oil or with mineral oil (which can be used with food products). You can use grape seed oil, walnut oil or coconut oil. The coconut oil is a good colour neutral alternative to other oils. Using too much organic oil can result in the board becoming rancid. This does not happen with mineral oil. Furniture and unique products are often treated with cellulose lacquer to ensure long durability and finish but some products are also oil treated. Surface Treatment (For Outside Products) Some products intended for outdoor use do not need treatment. Oak is especially suitable but other wood types can also last for many years if they are kept inside during very wet periods. Bird feeders and nest boxes can be painted or oil treated but the products will last for many years without treatment. If left untreated they will get a natural look and will blend ind with the surroundings. Untreated products can be composted or burnt without problems when they are worn out.


	We send to the following countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, France, UK, Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Austria, Italy, and Poland. If your country is not on the list, please contact us by mail info@tygeaxelholm.dk