Sigrid Sandström's 'Squall' at Perrotin London Explores Weather, Landscape, and Urgency

The exhibition 'Squall' by Swedish artist Sigrid Sandström at Perrotin London (2026) showcases abstract pieces that reflect the abruptness and unpredictability of weather, serving as a metaphor for modern urgency. The title alludes to both a sudden gust of wind and a bird's alarm call. Sandström employs a flat canvas technique, allowing diluted acrylic pigments to flow and pool, forming atmospheric backgrounds marked by precise circles. Utilizing double-sided canvases and shimmering silicate paint that glistens as it dries, the exhibition's arrangement flows from right to left, drawing inspiration from Asian scroll art and Fra Angelico's narrative friezes. Sandström highlights the deep connection between landscape and climate crisis, recalling her Arctic explorations two decades ago, where glaciers have receded. She intentionally omits human figures, encouraging viewers to reflect outwardly. The artworks defy categorization as abstract landscapes, mindscapes, or earthscapes, capturing the expansiveness of Swedish forests and the brilliance of summer light.