C Göran Karlsson – Artist of the Quarter autumn 2021

C Göran Karlsson’s exhibition “An Angel in the Room” was shown from October 2 until October 17, 2021 at Sigtuna Kulturgård in Sigtuna, Sweden. Here we show pictures from his exhibition.

At the bottom of this page there is a slide show with enlargements of the paintings.

C Göran Karlsson at Sigtuna Kulturgård October 2021
C Göran Karlsson at Sigtuna Kulturgård October 2021.

“Many years ago I saw an angel by Titzian, in a book of paintings from the Renaissance of Italy. It made a very strong impression on me, it had a luminosity, a depth and an obvious simplicity. A warm and loving charisma.

When I later on was sad for some reason, I brought back the image of Titzian’s angel. It listened, comforted and gave me wise advice when I was afraid of the reality outside my safe home.

It was this feeling that came to my mind again when I was terrified of life some years ago. I then started working on sketches where different geometrically simple shapes formed a figure, a symbol of calm and tranquil security. From the continued work, I have made many “Angels” and I have been happy and harmonious every moment we have been together. “

C Göran Karlsson

First Room

C Göran Karlsson's paintings in the first room at Sigtuna Kulturgård.
C Göran Karlsson’s paintings in the first room at Sigtuna Kulturgård – An Angel in the Room – number 2,1,10,9 (from left to right).
C Göran Karlsson's paintings An Angel in Room number 1-5 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson’s paintings An Angel in Room number 1-5 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson's paintings An Angel in Room number 1-3 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson’s paintings An Angel in Room number 1-3 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson's paintings An Angel in Room number 2-4 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson’s paintings An Angel in Room number 2-4 (from right to left).

Second Room – the inner room

The inner room at Skultuna Kulturgård.
The inner room at Skultuna Kulturgård.
C Göran Karlsson's paintings in the inner room - number 17-23.
C Göran Karlsson’s paintings in the inner room – number 17-23 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson's painting Faith, hope and love, Happiness and joy, Sun and blue sky (left) and Triptych Faith, Hope and Love (right).
C Göran Karlsson’s painting Faith, hope and love, Happiness and joy, Sun and blue sky (left) and Triptych Faith, Hope and Love (right).
C Göran Karlsson's paintings An Angel in the Room number 13-16 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson’s paintings An Angel in the Room number 13-16 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson's paintings number 25-27 (from right to left).
C Göran Karlsson’s paintings number 25-27 (from right to left).

Close-ups of a selection of the artworks above

  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on canvas - number 1.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 2.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 3.
  • C Göran Karlsson´s painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 4.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on canvas - number 5.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 9.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 10.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 12.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 13.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 14.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 15.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 16.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 17.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting Faith, Hope and Love, Happiness and Joy, Sun and Blue Sky - Tempera on canvas (left) and Triptych Faith, Hope and Love - Tempera on paper (right)
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 20.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 21.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 22.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 23.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 24.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 25.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 26.
  • C Göran Karlsson's painting An Angel in the Room, tempera on paper - number 27.

Prepared for the opening of the exhibition

Everything prepared for the opening on October 2 at Sigtuna Kulturgård.
Everything prepared for the opening on October 2 at Sigtuna Kulturgård.

Address and opening hours

Sigtuna Kulturgård, Stora Nygatan 1, Sigtuna, Sweden
Saturday-Sunday 12.00-16.00.

Person in charge of the exhibition

Iréne Carlson
carlsonart.se(at)gmail.com


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