painted wood relief, gelatin, pigment & saliva on alderCoulisse Gallery
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"The Gods Reside in The Temple" by Ferdinand Evaldsson is a tall, columnar sculpture composed of alternating pastel cream and mint green segments, each panel decorated with intricate relief carvings and layered textures. The artwork suggests architectural motifs and drapery, perhaps symbolizing divine connection or sacred spaces. Evaldsson's meticulous layering of pigments and gelatin results in a hard, stone-like finish, reflecting his background in icon painting and focus on materiality. The work serves as a vessel for memory and trauma, inviting viewers to explore the tactile transmission of history and personal experience. ...
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. ...
Founded in early 2022 by Filip Zieciak and now co-led with Jeanette Gunnarsson, Coulisse Gallery is dedicated to highlighting emerging and innovative local and international artists at pivotal stages in their careers. Our goal is to connect these artists with passionate collectors and art lovers both in Stockholm and beyond.
Collaboration is central to our mission, and we strive to bring a dynamic new energy to the city's art scene by engaging with artists, galleries, and curators who explore shared visual and conceptual themes. These often include environmental concerns, gender issues, and queer identities. ...
