Born and raised in Denmark, Gitte Backhausen started her artistic journey at an early age; drawing, painting, sculpting and writing poetry, as well as attending classes in any creative discipline she could find. Although playing music was a big part of her childhood, visual expression soon became her main interest. In 2002, Backhausen completed a BA in graphic design. Upon completion, she developed an urge to break free from strict guidelines and conventional design. She began exploring a language of free expression, which launched her painting practice.
