Katrine Helmersson

Katrine Helmersson's artistry is characterised by the interaction between the element, material and movement in organic shapes, often with references to Mediterrainean 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.

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Biography

Celestial Bodies III, 2022

Oxidized copper, mahogany frame

79 x 62 x 9 cm

Celestial Bodies IV, 2022

Oxidized copper, mahogany frame

80 x 110 x 9 cm

Céleste II, I, III, 2022

Patinated bronze

Ed 3

28,5 x 6,5 x 3 cm

Berså/Berceuse, 2022

Wood, metal, dried flower

171,5 x 72 x 120 cm

Nocturne I, 2022

Handmade paper, mixed media, chestnut wood frame

60,5 x 48 cm

Cherchez la femme!, 2022

Rolled antique glass, iron rod

178 x 100 x 100 cm

Obélisque, 2021

Patinated bronze

Ed 3

74 x 11 x 8 cm

Pas de Deux, 2018

Patinated bronze

Ed 3

70 x 40 x 25 cm

Ishtar, 2018

Patinated bronze, oak

Ed 6

20 x 3 x 3 cm

Venus, 2018

Copper

68 cm Ø

Ariadne och Labyrinten, 2017

Patinated bronze

Ed 6

25 x 25 x 20 cm

Amulett mot onda ögat, 2017

Patinated bronze

Ed 6

9 x 9 x 4 cm

Anemone, 2003

Silver

Ed 2

10 x 7 x 5 cm

Pochoir, 2014

Hamp rope, rubber coated and hand colored fabric from Mali

90 x 150 x 90 cm

La Veuve, 1991

Bronze

Ed 6

47 x 10 x 8 cm

La Veuve, 1991-1992

Plaster, shellac

Unique

47 x 8 x 10 cm

La Société Phallocentrique, 1991

Plaster

Height 30 cm, this presentation 29 pieces

Amour; le rouge et le noir, 2014

Bazin fabric

230 x 60 x 55 cm

Ariadne / Mont Rouge, 2007

Bronze

Ed 6

100 x 60 x 63

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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

Born in 1958
Lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden

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
NewMaterialism, 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