Fredrik S枚derberg and Alexander 罢补濒濒茅苍: V盲rlden f枚re v盲rlden
Cecilia Hillstr枚m Gallery is pleased to present the duo exhibition V盲rlden f枚re v盲rlden (The World Before the World) with gallery artists Fredrik S枚derberg and Alexander 罢补濒濒茅苍. The exhibition marks their first joint presentation, as well as S枚derberg鈥檚 fourth and 罢补濒濒茅苍鈥檚 second show at the gallery.
Working with watercolour painting and figurative sculpture, S枚derberg and 罢补濒濒茅苍 share a meticulous process where craftsmanship is in focus. Painting and ornamentation bring them together, as well as mutual interests in art history and popular culture. In V盲rlden f枚re v盲rlden, they present an exhibition filled with narratives relating to escapism and mythology. As the title alludes, the two artists explore something lost or forgotten in their new works 鈥� the source or origin of something universal through our visual history, culture and contemporary daily life.
In his watercolour practice, Fredrik S枚derberg explores a wide variety of motifs, focusing on symbols and imagery throughout our history. In V盲rlden f枚re v盲rlden, pop culture is explored through ornamentation and patterns in architecture and textiles. This follows his last solo exhibition at the gallery, En f枚rlorad v盲rld, in 2022, which focused on the National romantic era in Sweden. In the new show, the focus lies on the mythical aspects present in iconic films and TV shows like Twin Peaks and The Shining, where mythology offers views of the unknown and explores the origin of evil 鈥� themes that always have intrigued the artist.
Alexander 罢补濒濒茅苍 works in the tradition of porcelain figurines, exploring art historical tableaux combined with contemporary endeavours and escapism. In this historical tradition, the conversation pieces 罢补濒濒茅苍 presents evoke curiosity and narratives where only the beholder鈥檚 fantasy sets the limits. In the new series of works, the motifs evoke thoughts of contemplation and wonder through art historical tableaux or everyday scenes. Through the characters鈥� expressions and actions, the artist pinpoints the futility and absurdities of life as well as its playfulness and possibilities.
A factor linking the artists鈥� works in the exhibition space is scale 鈥� 罢补濒濒茅苍鈥檚 sculptures fit perfectly in S枚derberg鈥檚 painted scenes. 罢补濒濒茅苍鈥檚 The Nightmare of hopelessness and awe could be set in S枚derberg鈥檚 painting Winter's Bone with the wonderous brick pattern fa莽ade and the dark portal opening to another world.
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Cecilia Hillstr枚m Gallery is pleased to present the duo exhibition V盲rlden f枚re v盲rlden (The World Before the World) with gallery artists Fredrik S枚derberg and Alexander 罢补濒濒茅苍. The exhibition marks their first joint presentation, as well as S枚derberg鈥檚 fourth and 罢补濒濒茅苍鈥檚 second show at the gallery.
Working with watercolour painting and figurative sculpture, S枚derberg and 罢补濒濒茅苍 share a meticulous process where craftsmanship is in focus. Painting and ornamentation bring them together, as well as mutual interests in art history and popular culture. In V盲rlden f枚re v盲rlden, they present an exhibition filled with narratives relating to escapism and mythology. As the title alludes, the two artists explore something lost or forgotten in their new works 鈥� the source or origin of something universal through our visual history, culture and contemporary daily life.
In his watercolour practice, Fredrik S枚derberg explores a wide variety of motifs, focusing on symbols and imagery throughout our history. In V盲rlden f枚re v盲rlden, pop culture is explored through ornamentation and patterns in architecture and textiles. This follows his last solo exhibition at the gallery, En f枚rlorad v盲rld, in 2022, which focused on the National romantic era in Sweden. In the new show, the focus lies on the mythical aspects present in iconic films and TV shows like Twin Peaks and The Shining, where mythology offers views of the unknown and explores the origin of evil 鈥� themes that always have intrigued the artist.
Alexander 罢补濒濒茅苍 works in the tradition of porcelain figurines, exploring art historical tableaux combined with contemporary endeavours and escapism. In this historical tradition, the conversation pieces 罢补濒濒茅苍 presents evoke curiosity and narratives where only the beholder鈥檚 fantasy sets the limits. In the new series of works, the motifs evoke thoughts of contemplation and wonder through art historical tableaux or everyday scenes. Through the characters鈥� expressions and actions, the artist pinpoints the futility and absurdities of life as well as its playfulness and possibilities.
A factor linking the artists鈥� works in the exhibition space is scale 鈥� 罢补濒濒茅苍鈥檚 sculptures fit perfectly in S枚derberg鈥檚 painted scenes. 罢补濒濒茅苍鈥檚 The Nightmare of hopelessness and awe could be set in S枚derberg鈥檚 painting Winter's Bone with the wonderous brick pattern fa莽ade and the dark portal opening to another world.
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