VOICES/RÖSTER. Contemporary Ceramic Art From Sweden (Samtida Svensk Keramisk Konst)

Sweden 2006. Voices is an exhibition of work by ten pioneering Swedish ceramic artists. In curating this exhibition, Inger Molin* has chosen ceramic artists from different generations and with very different voices and approaches to their work.  What they have in common are that they are natural representatives - and leading exponents - of the dynamism and originality of contemporary ceramic art. Viewed together they enable us to discern something unique about the contemporary development of ceramics in Sweden. Free in their relationship to traditional ceramic art they seek new directions and emphasize freedom of expression. No longer is it the material that is important; but what the ceramic artist has to say. Frida Fjellman, Renata Francescon, Eva Hild, Pontus Lindvall, Mårten Medbo, AnnaSofia Mååg, Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Kjell Rylander, Per B Sundberg and Kenneth Williamsson - their work has been enthusiastically received both at home and abroad. The artists contributing their voices to the exhibition work sculpturally and conceptually, addressing existential issues with humour or as abstractions. Their various approaches and modes of expression are presented in the book Voices, published by Carlsson Bokförlag, with an incisive essay by Sara Danius and Patrik Johansson’s evocative photographs., English/Swedish, Year2006, Illust. B/W10, Illust. Color46, ISBN 9172037784, Code 6591. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Bios. Pages 96, Size 11”x 8”