Katrine Helmersson

Katrine Helmersson's artistry is characterised by the interaction between the element, material and movement in organic shapes, often with references to Mediterranean ancient cultures and African influences, with their myths and symbols for fertility, magic, sensualism and symbolism. Her artwork interpret impressions from the aestethic of cultural heritage. Not the least from her many visits in Mali, West Africa, where she has been inspired extensively in her work. Helmersson works in different materials and techniques always in a poetic relationship with nature and traditions. The union between the holy and the profane is a central motif in Katrine Helmersson's art.

Katrine Helmersson sadly passed away 2024.

 

Biography
 
Available Works
Celestial Bodies III, 2022
Oxidized copper, mahogany frame
79 x 62 x 9 cm
Cherchez la femme!, 2022
Rolled antique glass, iron rod
178 x 100 x 100 cm
Nocturne I, 2022
Handmade paper, mixed media, chestnut wood frame
60,5 x 48 cm
Obélisque, 2021
Patinated bronze
Ed 3
74 x 11 x 8 cm
Colonne Infinie, 2018
Patinated bronze
Ed 3
117 x 8 x 8 cm
Pas de Deux, 2018
Patinated bronze
Ed 3
70 x 40 x 25 cm
Amour; le rouge et le noir, 2014
Bazin fabric
230 x 60 x 55 cm
La Veuve, 1991
Bronze
Ed 6
47 x 10 x 8 cm
Ariadne och Labyrinten, 2017
Patinated bronze
Ed 6
25 x 25 x 20 cm
Céleste II, I, III, 2022
Patinated bronze
Ed 3
28,5 x 6,5 x 3 cm
Pochoir, 2014
Hamp rope, rubber coated and hand colored fabric from Mali
90 x 150 x 90 cm
Anemone, 2003
Silver
Ed 2
10 x 7 x 5 cm
Utan titel, 2020
Stoneware
55 x 35 x 11 cm
Utan titel, 2010
Stoneware
55 x 35 x 11 cm
Wallflower, 2005
Patinated bronze
Unique
19 x 24 x 25 cm
Mamelles, 2012
Stoneware
40 x 35 x 35 cm
Amulets against the evil eye, 2014
Plaster
Variable sizes
La Veuve, 1991-1992
Plaster, shellac
Unique
ca 47 x 8 x 10 cm
La Veuve, 1991-1992
Plaster, shellac
Unique
47 x 8 x 10 cm
La Veuve, 1991-1992
Plaster, shellac
Unique
ca 47 x 8 x 10 cm
La Veuve, 1991-1992
Plaster, shellac
Unique
ca 47 x 8 x 10 cm
La Veuve, 1991-1992
Plaster, shellac
Unique
ca 47 x 8 x 10 cm
La Veuve, 1991-1992
Plaster, shellac
Unique
ca 47 x 8 x 10 cm
For more information, contact info@bjorkholmengallery.com

Archive

Celestial Bodies I, 2022
Oxidized copper, mahogany frame
112 x 77,5 x 9 cm
Celestial Bodies II, 2022
Oxidized copper, copper wire, mahogany frame
110 x 160 x 9 cm
Berså/Berceuse, 2022
Wood, metal, dried flower
171,5 x 72 x 120 cm
Nocturne II, 2022
Handmade paper, mixed media, chestnut wood frame
60,5 x 48 cm
Nocturne III, 2022
Handmade paper, mixed media, chestnut wood frame
60,5 x 48 cm
Clair de Lune, 2018
Silver plated copper
55 cm Ø
Untitled, 2018
Patinated bronze
29 x 6 x 2 cm
Ariadne och Labyrinten, 2017
Bronze
Commission Region Stockholm, Nya Karolinska
Amuletter mot onda ögat, 2017
Reliefs in plaster and bronze
Commission, Art Platform, KTH Campus
Feuilles (Lelong de la rivière), 2016
Bazin fabric from Mali, hand sewn in Sweden
Height ca 2 m
Bouclier, 2012
Silver plated copper
Unique
50 cm Ø
Oracle I, II, III, 2002
Patinated bronze, oak
Ed 50
5 x 5 x 6 cm
Pelare av skit / Buddha, 1994
Moderna Museet Collection
Venus, 2018
Copper
68 cm Ø
Utan titel, 2010
Stoneware
55 x 35 x 11 cm
Fetisch, 1991
Bronze, silver
15 x 16 x 16 cm
La Veuve, 1991-1992
Plaster, shellac
Unique
ca 47 x 8 x 10 cm
Upcoming Exhibitions
Previous Exhibitions
En mémoire
2024.09.07–2024.09.28
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Celestial Bodies
2022.10.15–2022.11.13
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Colors of Grey - group exhibition
2021.05.08–2021.06.17
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IUS INTER 2 – group exhibition
2020.11.14–2020.12.12
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Jardin Secret
2019.01.19–2019.03.02
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Minimum - group exhibition
2018.05.05–2018.06.20
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Katrine Helmersson

1958 - 2024

Education

1984-90 Royal College of Fine Arts, Stockholm
1988 Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India

Solo Exhibitions

2022
CELESTIAL BODIES, Björkholmen Gallery, Stockholm

2019
JARDIN SECRET, Björkholmen Gallery, Stockholm

2015
TABERNACLE, Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Stockholm
KATRINE HELMERSSON-ABDOULAYE KONATÉ, Norrköpings Konstmuseum, Norrköping

2014
POCHOIR, Midcareer retrospective at Kulturhuset City Theatre, Stockholm
AMULETS AGAINST THE EVIL EYE, The Carl Eldh Studio Museum, Stockholm

2012
SOMBRES COURANTS, Dak`Art OFF, Dakar

2010
CHERCHEZ LA FEMME!, Gallery Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Stockholm

2005
DARK CURRENTS, Uppsala Konstmuseum, Uppsala

2003
DARK CURRENTS, Gallery Brändström & Stene, Stockholm

1998
Olle Olsson-Huset Hagalund, Solna

1994
Gallery Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Stockholm
Gävle Konsthall, Gävle
Gallery Ahnlund, Umeå
Galleri Mors Mössa, Göteborg

1992
Bror Hjorts Hus, Uppsala

1991
Forum, Stockholm
Galleri Mors Mössa, Göteborg

Group Exhibitions

2021
Market Art Fair, Stockholm, Exhibited with Björkholmen Gallery

2020-2021
Generation - En spegling av 1990-talets konstscen, Borås Konstmuseum, Borås, Sweden

2019
C/O Stockholm, Björkholmen Gallery, Stockholm
SCULPTURE, SCULPTURE, SCULPTURE, CFHill, Stockholm

2018
New Materialism, Bonniers Konsthall, Stockholm, Sweden
Ecole(s) suédoise(s) de Paris, Svenska Institutet, Paris, France
MINIMUM, Björkholmen Gallery, Stockholm

2015
Skulptur Pilane, Tjörn, Sweden

2014
AMOUR, Le Festival sur Le Fleuve Niger, Segou, Mali

2012
Borås Internationella Skulpturbiennal, Borås, Sweden

2011
LUST OCH LAST, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

2006
Drömdiken, Skissernas Museum, Lund

2003
Moderna Museet c/o Malmö Konsthall, Malmö
PLINGELING, Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall, Stockholm

2001
Nyskapande Retro, Wanås, Sweden

1994
Svartvitt, Gallerie Anhava, Helsingfors, Finland
Tidsanda Nordisk samtidskonst II, Malmö Konstmuseum
Galerie Le Sous-Sol, Paris, France
Skäggiga Damen, Göteborgs Konstmuseum
Gallery Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Stockholm Art Fair

1992
Tiden, Göteborgs Konstmuseum
Vis-á-vis , Stockholm Art Fair
Galerie Leif Ståhle, Paris, France
Wanåsutställningen
Tidsanda I, Malmö Konstmuseum
Det lilla formatet, Galleri Ahnlund, Umeå
Se Människan, Liljevalchs Konsthall, Stockholm

Collections

Skissernas Museum, Lund
Uppsala Konstmuseum
Moderna Museet, Stockholm
Norrköpings Konstmuseum
Malmö Konstmuseum
Västerås Konstmuseum
Göteborgs Konstmuseum
Borås Konstmuseum
Statens Konstråd
Stockholms Stad
Solna Kommun
Norrköpings Kommun
Östersund Region

Grants

2016
Stockholms Stad Kulturförvaltningen
Stiftelsen Längmanska Kulturfonden

2015-16
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts studio grant at Cité des Arts, Paris, France

2014
IASPIS travel grant

2012
The Ragnar von Holten Foundation

2010
IASPIS travel grant

2007
Stiftelsen Längmanska Kulturfonden
The Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Ten years working grant.
Stockholms Stad Kulturförvaltning
Helge Ax:son Johnson travel grant

2006
IASPIS residency

2005
IASPIS travel grant
Wollerts minnesfond

2001-2002
The Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Two years working grant.

1998
Millesgårdens vänförenings skulpturstipendium
BUS

1997
The Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Project grant.

1996-1997
The Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Two years working grant.

1994
The Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Working grant.

1993
The Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Project grant.

Public Commissions

Umeå Universitet 2000
Linköpings Universitetssjukhus 2005
KTH Rocks, Stockholm 2017
Nya Karolinska Solna, Stockholm 2017

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