Ferdinand Evaldsson transforms memory and materiality into tactile experiences that bridge personal history and collective consciousness. Drawing from his background in icon painting, he creates wood reliefs that invite physical engagement, using materials like wood, metal, pigment, and gelatin to embody how memories are felt and transmitted through touch. His process is deeply meditative and labor-intensive, involving up to twenty layers of pigment and gelatin, finished with saliva, which gives the surfaces a hard, stone-like texture. This technique establishes an intimate connection between artist and work, reflecting explorations of memory and trauma. Evaldsson’s meticulous craftsmanship creates vessels for forgotten fragments, enabling viewers to access the intangible complexities of human experience through tangible, textured forms. ...
