Andreas Englund: Swedish Painter Blends Dalarna Folk Heritage with Contemporary Narrative
Andreas Englund, a figurative oil painter from Sweden, was born in 1974 in Falun, Dalarna. After spending over twenty years in Stockholm, he has returned to his roots. Originally an Art Director in advertising, he shifted to photorealistic oil painting, delving into themes of identity, aging, and vulnerability, often infused with humor. His prominent series, Aging Superhero, features his father dressed as a superhero, highlighting themes of resilience and dignity. Inspired by Anders Zorn, Englund's notable piece, Game On, marks the beginning of his Daughters of Dalecarlia series, showcasing women in traditional Dalarna attire engaged in ice hockey, prompting reflections on identity and cultural memory. He considers the series a dynamic project that balances accessibility with intellectual richness.
Key facts
- Andreas Englund was born in 1974 in Falun, Dalarna, Sweden.
- He spent more than two decades in Stockholm before returning to his hometown of Falun, where he now lives and works.
- Englund worked as an Art Director in advertising before becoming a painter, without formal art education.
- His Aging Superhero series features his father as the model, an ordinary man in a superhero costume.
- Anders Zorn, a fellow Dalarna native, is a key artistic influence.
- Game On is the first painting in the Daughters of Dalecarlia series, executed in oil on linen.
- Game On depicts women in traditional Dalarna folk costume playing ice hockey on a frozen lake.
- Englund continues to expand the Daughters of Dalecarlia series from Falun.
Entities
Artists
- Andreas Englund
- Anders Zorn
Institutions
- AATONAU
Locations
- Falun
- Sweden
- Dalarna
- Stockholm
Sources
- AATONAU —