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.

“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 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

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 Karlssons målning En ängel i rummet, tempera på papper – nummer 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.