Danish artist Per Kirkeby

This is an interesting painter in that he was educated as a geologist and his work reflects those interests.  The paintings are built up in layers and resemble geological processes.  He was initially involved with the Fluxus group in the '60's, doing performance pieces,  but began painting in this manner in the early 70's.  His mark making derives from abstract expressionists but his work lacks the ego-centric focus inward of that era.  Kirkeby is a prolific painter, printmaker, and sculptor, and his work is in museums around the world.