Richard Johansson Marks 30-Year Milestone with Iron Sculpture Exhibition at Galleri Magnus Karlsson
Galleri Magnus Karlsson is hosting Richard Johansson's tenth solo exhibition, titled 'In the Shadows of Myself,' which commemorates three decades of collaboration. The show features eighteen sculptures made from cast iron treated with linseed oil burning. Johansson's artistic practice draws from folk art traditions, emphasizing straightforward visual narratives and material craftsmanship. This exhibition represents a shift toward more simplified forms while maintaining playful and storytelling elements. The works reflect his exploration across sculpture, painting, and drawing over his career.
Key facts
- Richard Johansson is presenting his tenth solo exhibition at Galleri Magnus Karlsson
- The exhibition 'In the Shadows of Myself' includes eighteen linseed oil-burnt cast iron sculptures
- This marks a 30-year milestone in Johansson's collaboration with the gallery
- Johansson's work is influenced by folk art's direct visual language
- The exhibition shows a move toward more primitive and simplified artistic expression
Entities
Artists
- Richard Johansson
Institutions
- Galleri Magnus Karlsson