Karin Johansson at Hannah Gallery, Barcelona
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Hannah Gallery is showcasing the third solo show of Karin Johansson in Barcelona.After “New Places, Abstractions of a City” in 2012 and “Soundtrack” in 2015, the Swedish artist is featuring now “Observation from a Distance,” on view from April 10.
Karin Johansson at Hannah Gallery, Barcelona
Hannah Gallery is showcasing the third solo show of Karin Johansson in Barcelona.After “New Places, Abstractions of a City” in 2012 and “Soundtrack” in 2015, the Swedish artist is featuring now “Observation from a Distance,” on view from April 10.Introducing a selection of nine new necklaces, the artist took inspiration from her surroundings and memories of places and imaginary pictures. The name of each of the pieces in the group on show at Hannah Gallery hints at the landscapes and weather that inspired the artist. At the same time, the titles of the pieces also speak a more universal language, in order to invite to a broader understanding and varying interpretations.“The title of the exhibition refers to working from this place of memory as well as the distant horizon lines of a landscape where her time is often spent. Even in the studio, keeping a little distance from the work, to observe it from a distance, and try and allow the work to evolve and breathe for itself, in and attempt to observe rather than analyze, which is another type of distance,” states the gallery in a press statement.Gravity and balance are always the central aspects in the work of Karin Johansson. The artist has been playing with the placement and composition to achieve directions and movement in the pieces by using long acrylic parts. As per the release, “By making the holes in different places, you also achieve lines, energy and a more active approach. Photographic documentation of the work continues a longstanding photographic collaboration the artist has.”All the pieces included in the exhibition are made from gold, acrylic, and colored aluminium. “The series is a continuation from her earlier work with colored materials. As always when working, a frame is set, kind of rules to work from. This time, among other things, three materials and no soldering. By using fewer tools, she achieved more simple solutions to the work and in the long run, all together a strong visual language,” reveals the gallery.About her practice, the artist says: “I make jewelry for people, and when I work the body and wearability are important. Because of this, it is interesting for me to see jewelry that is meant for the body also photographed on the body.”The exhibition will run from April 10 through May 3, 2019, at Hannah Gallery, Klimt02, Carrer de la Riera de Sant Miquel, 26, 08006 Barcelona, Spain.For details, visit: https://klimt02.net/hannahgallery/ Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
