Preben’s artistic journey began in Copenhagen, Denmark, where, as a boy, he helped his family transport fine art between some of Europe’s cultural centers. These early encounters with masterworks sparked a lifelong fascination with form and beauty—an undercurrent that remained strong throughout his nearly five-decade career as an engineer in the space and aviation industries.
Living and working across Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, Switzerland, South America, and the United States, Preben cultivated a deep and diverse skill set. Both his engineering and his artistic education were largely self-directed and autodidactic. He studied sculpture through observation, experimentation, and immersion—learning from materials, museums, and masterworks rather than classrooms. This autodidactic path gave his work a distinctive voice: one shaped by curiosity, intuition, and a hands-on understanding of both structure and spirit.
His abstract stone carvings reflect this blend of technical precision and artistic freedom. Guided by the natural grain, color, and rhythm of each material, Preben reveals the hidden beauty within—allowing the stone to lead the way. His metal forms echo similar principles, balancing strength and elegance in compositions that invite tactile engagement and quiet reflection.
Preben’s sculptures have been exhibited in prestigious venues across Europe and the United States. He has shown four times at the “Salon d’Automne” in Paris, at the Italian “Art Museum of Chianciano”, and four times in the “Loveland Sculpture in the Park.” His work is currently represented in the “Art-Pic Gallery” in North Hollywood and “Gallery Michele” in Carefree, Arizona.
Beyond exhibitions, his pieces have featured in major films, television shows, and commercials, and are held in private collections throughout Europe and the U.S.
Now based in Utah, Preben continues to explore the relationship between material and meaning, as well as form and feeling. His work is a testament to lifelong learning—an engineer’s mind guided by an artist’s heart.
Preben is now living in Utah, USA and can be reached by Phone +1 805 405 2191 or by Email pridbor@gmail.com
