Helena Blomqvist
dal 15/5/2013 al 15/6/2013
Segnalato da
15/5/2013
Helena Blomqvist
Angelika Knapper Gallery, Stockholm
Slumberland. A new series of images inspired by her son's dreams and nightmares. He defeats his fears and embarks on a journey towards the unknown.
This new series of images show sequences from a young boy’s nightly dreams, inspired by my son’s dreams and nightmares.
Accompanied by a monster the boy views from a distance the wonders of civilization and great adventures. But they also embark on journeys of their own.
It is about taking that step out of the ordinary and to view things from a new perspective; with the boy’s gaze. At night the street where he lives turns into a magical place, and escorted by his toys he enters the world of computer games. There is a boat at sea transforming into a great voyage. He defeats his fears and embarks on a journey towards the unknown.
Helena Blomqvist, May 2013
Helena Blomqvist, born 1975, is one of the leading photography based artist in Sweden of her generation. After graduation in 2002 from the School of Photography and Film, Gothenburg University her work has been wildly acknowledged and exhibited in various arts institutions such as Hasselblad Foundation, Fotografiska and Borås Konstmuseum in Sweden. Her works also makes part of a number of collections such as Moderna Museet and Hasselblad Foundation.
Slumberland is Blomqvist’s fifth exhibition with Angelika Knäpper Gallery. The series consists of ten new works.
Image: Swamp Boy, 2013, 116 x 153 cm, inkl frame, Pigment print
Private view Thursday May 16 between 17 and 20
Angelika Knäpper Gallery
Tegnérgatan 4 - 11358 Stockholm
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11 - 18, Saturday and Sunday 12(noon) – 16