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 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 1-3 (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. 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 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).
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.
Prepared for the opening of the exhibition
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.