Flemming Christoffersen born in Copenhagen Denmark where he studied Graphic Design and Illustration for four years at the Copenhagen Institute of Art. Upon moving to Dublin in 1968, he worked as an Art Director in various eminent advertising agencies and, from 1989 to 2004, enjoyed a highly successful occupation as a freelance illustrator before dedicating all of his time to a professional career in Fine Art. His has a keen interest in angling and Irish Traditional Music, both of which have provided much of the inspiration for Flemming's choice of subject matter, these influences are evident in his expressive, fluid and energitic approach to painting. Flemming's subject matter includes portraiture and landscape as well as horse fares and cattle markets. His compositions evolve from personal photographs and archival material such as newspaper cutting. His works are at all times cultural and historical. In 2003 he exhibited in the Oisin Gallery and has also taken part in group exhibitions such as The Wexford Art Exhibition held in conjunction with the Wexford Opera Festival.