By reusing the polyester material and using the patchwork technique as a construction method, connections between now and then, material and context, identity and group belonging are investigated, among other things.
The starting point for the later production has been an investigation of the umbrella as an object, its function and its components. The umbrella's main purpose, to be a functional object that protects us from the force of nature, generates associations with functional clothing and equipment for survival in nature.
The works take physical form and penetrate the room like backpacks and boxes. The umbrella's skeleton and technical construction are turned inside out and form trusses, similar to both traditional weaves and supporting constructions in tents.
Kristofersson's artistic works have taken their starting point from an interest in the functional qualities of textile materials and the associations they can carry. Or perhaps rather the meeting between these materials and what happens to them when they are taken from nature (already broken and discarded) and meet an art context and take on new forms.
The works always bear traces of use or abuse, while they are put together with great care and with an interest in craftsmanship.
Education:
2009
MFA, Master Program in Applied Art
HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
2007
BFA, Bachelor’s program in Textile Art
HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Solo exhibitions (in selection):
2020: Nemeshallen, Mölnlycke
2020: 3:e Våningen, Gothenburg
2018: The function of material, Galleri 54, Gothenburg
2017: The function of material, Nääs Konsthantverk, Floda
2015: Common language, Galleri P.S, Gothenburg
2015: Panncentralen, Mariestad
Group exhibitions (in selection):
2025 Tombola Parksalong, Göteborg
2024 ”Arbete pågår”, Craft Days, Göteborg
2023: Nonagon festival, Kramfors
2023 Konstepidemins vårsalong, Galleri Konstepidemin
2023 Grupputställning, Galleri 54
2021: Supermarket Art Fair, together with Kristina Lindberg, presented by 3:e våningen, Stockholm
2019: Velvet ropes, Galleri NEVVEN, Gothenburg
2019: The spring show, Galleri Thomasen, Gothenburg
2018: On and on and on.., Galleri Thomasen,
2018: Far out textil, Almgrens silk factory, Stockholm, Sweden
2017: Konvergenser 3, Galleri Nevven, Gothenburg
2017: Vårsalong, Galleri Thomasen, Gothenburg
2017: Grupputställning, Galleri 54, Gothenburg
2017: Lilla Göteborg, Raum Wollreinigung, Berlin
2015: Suffering, Sundsvalls konstförening, Sundsvall
2014: Galleri ORO gästar.., Trollhättans konsthall
2013: Örnsbergsauktionen, Stockholm
Grants and awards:
2021: One year working grant from The Swedish Arts Grants Committee
2015: Two year working grant from The Swedish Arts Grants Committee
2010: One year working grant from The Swedish Arts Grants Committee
2009: Eric Ericsson working grant
2009: Ann Wall design award
Public commissions:
2014: Skiing staidum in Östersund, Sweden
2013: Group home in Östersund, Sweden
2012: Backegårdsskolan (school) in Göteborg, Sweden
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