Mamma Andersson
dal 21/10/2002 al 23/11/2002
Segnalato da
21/10/2002
Mamma Andersson
Stephen Friedman Gallery, London
Mamma Anderssons paintings of haunting landscapes, strange interiors and mysterious people are at once magical, ominous and compelling. Scandinavian trees such as birch, pine, aspen and spruce feature among Anderssons motifs together with animals, children, classrooms and libraries. In Anderssons paintings, adults look disorientated,interiors are disordered and the environments portrayed are unstable.
Stephen Friedman Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new paintings by Swedish artist Mamma Andersson. This is the artists first solo exhibition in London.
Mamma Anderssons paintings of haunting landscapes, strange interiors
and mysterious people are at once magical, ominous and compelling. Scandinavian
trees such as birch, pine, aspen and spruce feature among Anderssons motifs
together with animals, children, classrooms and libraries. In Anderssons
paintings, adults look disorientated, interiors are disordered and the
environments portrayed are unstable.
The manner in which paint is
applied to Anderssons canvases is both delicate and dramatic. Subtle throws of
light reveal uncanny details while broad, dark brush strokes imply a more
sinister setting. Anderssons paintings are loaded with symbols, historical
references and allusions to local Swedish art and culture. Characters are often
removed from their original contexts and are given new identities and meanings.
Existing images from art history, popular culture and news photography are also
recyclyed to form new narratives in her work. Steeped in Swedish colourist
tradition, Anderssons paintings recall the fearful atmosphere of fairy tales
and local folk legends.
Mamma Andersson has exhibited extensively in
Sweden and was selected for the Carnegie Art Award which toured to Stockholm,
Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki and ReykjavÃk in 2000-2001.
Forthcoming
exhibition: Michal Rovner, 29 November 26 January 2003
Preview 22 October 68pm
Gallery hours
are: Tuesday to Friday 10am6pm and Saturday 11am5pm
For further details
please contact Kirsten MacDonald Bennett on +44 20 7494 1434
Stephen Friedman Gallery
25-28 Old Burlington Street W1S 3AN
London
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