Michael Bo Jensen
Born in southern Denmark, 1981
Multidisciplinary illustrator and designer working freelance from his Copenhagen based studio.
Michael work across print, screen, and physical space. His main focus is on illustration, murals, visual identity and logo design but also create packaging design, architectural decoration, way-finding and exhibition design.
After graduating in 2008 Michael created artwork for several established brands and institutions such as Volvo, Copenhagen Metro, Novo Nordisk Foundation and M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark. Recently “The Dream Ship” at Maritime Museum of Denmark got nominated for a Danish Design Award 2020, in the category Better Learning.
Let´s talk
mail@michaelbojensen.com
+45 6077 4446
Find my work here
Blandt Andet
Matthæusgade 21
1666 København V
www.blandt-andet.dk
Shows & Streets
2019
NORDKAPEREN / Mural, Fisketorvet, Copenhagen
2018
DRØMMESKIBET / Illustration, Permanent exhibition, M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, Helsingør
TACO VIDA / Mural, Costa Rica
2017
URBAN DREAMS / Mural, Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen
UTOPIA / Mural with Yasmine Chatila, Copenhagen
2016
THE LAST / Group exhibition, Atelier Broken Leg, Copenhagen
ANIMALIA DANIA I / Mural, Copenhagen
2015
SNEGLZILLA / Mural, Copenhagen
NORSE CHAMELEON / Mural, Kenneth A. Balfelt Team, Under Højbanen, Vejle
CANVASCOOLER, Group exhibition, Inkonst, Malmö
2014
ARCTIC HEART / Mural, Copenhagen
URBAN BUZZ / Mural, Copenhagen
2013
WEST END / Mural, Copenhagen
FEUDENTAUMMEL / Mural & Installation, PB43, Copenhagen
URBAN LIVING TREES III / Mural, Copenhagen
URBAN LIVING TREES II / Mural, Copenhagen
2012
URBAN LIVING TREES I / Mural, Copenhagen
SOUNDCLOUD / Installation, Trailerpark Festival
2011
ORGANIC BEHAVIOR / Solo exhibition, Darlings Artbar
WILD AT WESTEND / Mural, Copenhagen
2010
YOUR TIME / Mural, Distortion Festival
2009
VOODOO ART / Group exhibition, Frederiksberg Kunstmesse
SOUNDWAVES / Mural, Amager
HOUSE ROBOTS / Group exhibition, Nadsat, Copenhagen
2008
PACHANGA / Group exhibition, Råhuset, Copenhagen
SKOLEN VED SØERNE / Mural, Frederiksberg
CROCODILE ZOO / Mural, Eskildstrup
2007
STRINGS ATTACHED / Solo exhibition, Studenterhuset, Nykøbing Falster
ÅSTRUPCENTRET / Interior mural, Stubbekøbing
CLUB WHAT DOT / Interior mural, Copenhagen
X-HALL SKATEPARK / Mural, Copenhagen
SPOILED / Interior mural, Copenhagen
2006
UNFAIR / Group exhibition, Copenhagen
ELEKTROCUTE / Interior mural, Copenhagen
2005
BOTANIC WINDOW / Interior mural, Studenterhuset, Nykøbing Falster
KULTURFABRIKKEN / Mural, Nykøbing Falster
VOLVO / Mural, Nykøbing Falster
Selected Projects
Illustration / Visual Identity, Rocks For Life, Copenhagen 2019
Illustration / Visual Identity, Levende Legekultur, Gerlev Idrætshøjskole, 2019
Illustration / Visual Identity, Drømmeskibet, M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, 2018
Illustration / Visual Identity, Papa Ramen, 2016
Project Manager, Ai Weiwei, Dropping a Han Dynasty urn (LEGO), Exponent/Fourschou, 2016
Project Manager, Visual Identity & Signage, Copenhagen Metro HQ, Exponent, 2016
Exhibition design, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, Exponent/Studio55London, 2013
Typography, Bjørn Nørgaard, Ornamental Shelves, Exponent, 2010
Project Manager, Signage, DJMX, Copenhagen & Aarhus, Exponent, 2009
Illustration, Må jeg pille ved din hjerne, Guldborgsund Kommune, 2006
Selected Clients
FEE Foundation for Ecological Education
M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
Proudly Present DK
Novo Nordisk
Moderna Museet Malmö
Gerlev Idrætshøjskole
Metroselskabet
Vejle Kommune
Faurschou Foundation
Redbull
Guldborgsund Kommune
Volvo
Bibliography
Legeskibet, Editorial Illustration, Gerlev Idrætshøjskole, 2019
Cool Construction, Metroselskabet, 2016
Byens Hegn, Metroselskabet, 2014
Wild at West End, Rumkammerat, 2012
Nytt Rom Magazine, Interior article with Elektrocute mural, 2008
Education & Work
Project Manager, Signage & Decoration, Exponent, Copenhagen, 2008 - 2017
Apprenticeship, Sign Painter, PVM / TEC Copenhagen, 2003 - 2008
Founder, Colorups Studio, 2006 - Today
BA illustration, College of Arts, Nykøbing Falster, 2001 - 2003
Illustration, School of art and design, Frederiksberg, 2001
Graphic Design, TEC Roskilde, 1998 - 1999
Born in southern Denmark, 1981
Multidisciplinary illustrator and designer working freelance from his Copenhagen based studio.
Michael work across print, screen, and physical space. His main focus is on illustration, murals, visual identity and logo design but also create packaging design, architectural decoration, way-finding and exhibition design.
After graduating in 2008 Michael created artwork for several established brands and institutions such as Volvo, Copenhagen Metro, Novo Nordisk Foundation and M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark. Recently “The Dream Ship” at Maritime Museum of Denmark got nominated for a Danish Design Award 2020, in the category Better Learning.
Let´s talk
mail@michaelbojensen.com
+45 6077 4446
Find my work here
Blandt Andet
Matthæusgade 21
1666 København V
www.blandt-andet.dk
Shows & Streets
2019
NORDKAPEREN / Mural, Fisketorvet, Copenhagen
2018
DRØMMESKIBET / Illustration, Permanent exhibition, M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, Helsingør
TACO VIDA / Mural, Costa Rica
2017
URBAN DREAMS / Mural, Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen
UTOPIA / Mural with Yasmine Chatila, Copenhagen
2016
THE LAST / Group exhibition, Atelier Broken Leg, Copenhagen
ANIMALIA DANIA I / Mural, Copenhagen
2015
SNEGLZILLA / Mural, Copenhagen
NORSE CHAMELEON / Mural, Kenneth A. Balfelt Team, Under Højbanen, Vejle
CANVASCOOLER, Group exhibition, Inkonst, Malmö
2014
ARCTIC HEART / Mural, Copenhagen
URBAN BUZZ / Mural, Copenhagen
2013
WEST END / Mural, Copenhagen
FEUDENTAUMMEL / Mural & Installation, PB43, Copenhagen
URBAN LIVING TREES III / Mural, Copenhagen
URBAN LIVING TREES II / Mural, Copenhagen
2012
URBAN LIVING TREES I / Mural, Copenhagen
SOUNDCLOUD / Installation, Trailerpark Festival
2011
ORGANIC BEHAVIOR / Solo exhibition, Darlings Artbar
WILD AT WESTEND / Mural, Copenhagen
2010
YOUR TIME / Mural, Distortion Festival
2009
VOODOO ART / Group exhibition, Frederiksberg Kunstmesse
SOUNDWAVES / Mural, Amager
HOUSE ROBOTS / Group exhibition, Nadsat, Copenhagen
2008
PACHANGA / Group exhibition, Råhuset, Copenhagen
SKOLEN VED SØERNE / Mural, Frederiksberg
CROCODILE ZOO / Mural, Eskildstrup
2007
STRINGS ATTACHED / Solo exhibition, Studenterhuset, Nykøbing Falster
ÅSTRUPCENTRET / Interior mural, Stubbekøbing
CLUB WHAT DOT / Interior mural, Copenhagen
X-HALL SKATEPARK / Mural, Copenhagen
SPOILED / Interior mural, Copenhagen
2006
UNFAIR / Group exhibition, Copenhagen
ELEKTROCUTE / Interior mural, Copenhagen
2005
BOTANIC WINDOW / Interior mural, Studenterhuset, Nykøbing Falster
KULTURFABRIKKEN / Mural, Nykøbing Falster
VOLVO / Mural, Nykøbing Falster
Selected Projects
Illustration / Visual Identity, Rocks For Life, Copenhagen 2019
Illustration / Visual Identity, Levende Legekultur, Gerlev Idrætshøjskole, 2019
Illustration / Visual Identity, Drømmeskibet, M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, 2018
Illustration / Visual Identity, Papa Ramen, 2016
Project Manager, Ai Weiwei, Dropping a Han Dynasty urn (LEGO), Exponent/Fourschou, 2016
Project Manager, Visual Identity & Signage, Copenhagen Metro HQ, Exponent, 2016
Exhibition design, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, Exponent/Studio55London, 2013
Typography, Bjørn Nørgaard, Ornamental Shelves, Exponent, 2010
Project Manager, Signage, DJMX, Copenhagen & Aarhus, Exponent, 2009
Illustration, Må jeg pille ved din hjerne, Guldborgsund Kommune, 2006
Selected Clients
FEE Foundation for Ecological Education
M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
Proudly Present DK
Novo Nordisk
Moderna Museet Malmö
Gerlev Idrætshøjskole
Metroselskabet
Vejle Kommune
Faurschou Foundation
Redbull
Guldborgsund Kommune
Volvo
Bibliography
Legeskibet, Editorial Illustration, Gerlev Idrætshøjskole, 2019
Cool Construction, Metroselskabet, 2016
Byens Hegn, Metroselskabet, 2014
Wild at West End, Rumkammerat, 2012
Nytt Rom Magazine, Interior article with Elektrocute mural, 2008
Education & Work
Project Manager, Signage & Decoration, Exponent, Copenhagen, 2008 - 2017
Apprenticeship, Sign Painter, PVM / TEC Copenhagen, 2003 - 2008
Founder, Colorups Studio, 2006 - Today
BA illustration, College of Arts, Nykøbing Falster, 2001 - 2003
Illustration, School of art and design, Frederiksberg, 2001
Graphic Design, TEC Roskilde, 1998 - 1999