painted wood relief, gelatin, pigment & saliva on alderCoulisse Gallery
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Human-crafted. AI-refined.
Ferdinand Evaldsson's sculpture, "The Gods Reside in The Temple," combines pastel hues of cream and mint green into a towering column composed of four cubic segments, each featuring intricate reliefs that suggest abstract drapery or architectural motifs. The piece reflects a blend of Evaldsson's icon painting background and his unique layering technique using wood, metal, pigment, and gelatin to create a tactile, stone-like surface. His meditative method, incorporating up to twenty layers finalized with saliva, symbolizes a deep exploration of memory and trauma, transforming them into tactile experiences inviting personal and collective reflection. ...
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. ...
