“Movement – Eye – Hand
The hand acts as an extension for the eye, how an observation is carved in to the plate, the sheet and perpetuates the fleeting moods. Working with graphics is a purely physical experience; a black sooty line accentuates movements, rhythms and shape, which intensifies the expression.
The dual and opposing interests me as a reflection, twins, front – back, comes – or goes.
My home is situated by a fairway where I frequently observe ships from far and nearby glide past. From my kayak I experience islands, islands that perceives me of human vulnerability, courage, independence, isolation and longing.
It´s not always as it seems
Lisa Andrén
The unpredictable the not expected
The simple is complicated
It is now and timeless”
Biography
- Born in Sweden 1950 and attended the Forum Academy of Printmaking Arts in Malmö from 1970-1974
- Lives in the outer skerries of Stockholm
- Specialises in drypoint.
Selected Solo Exhibitions since 2000
2023
Galleri Kretsen, Södertälje, Sweden
2022
Värmdö Kommunhus, Sweden
2021
Grafiska Sällskapet, Wik’s castle, Uppland, Sweden
2017
Gallery Northern Print, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Gallery Lokomotiv, Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Gallery Sjungaregården, Granö, Sweden
Gallery KIKA, Karlstad, Sweden
2016
The Art hall, Nynäshamn, Sweden
2015
Sölvesborgs Art Hall, Sölvesborg, Sweden
The Printmaking Art Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden (presentation in Swedish)
2014
Gallery KAZ, Västerås, Sweden
2012
Gallery Vanneberga, Sweden
2009
The Printmaking Art gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
Gallery Strömbom, Uppsala, Sweden
2008
The Art Hall, the House of Culture, Luleå, Sweden
2007
Gallery KAZ, Västerås, Sweden
2007
Ekebyhov Castle, Ekerö, Sweden
2007
The Tavern America, Linköping, Sweden
2005
Vad´s mill, Västerås, Sweden
2004
Yellow Art Hall, Gustavsberg, Sweden
2003
The Printmaking Art gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
2003
Härnösand’s Art Hall, Sweden
2002
Konstfrämjandet, Örebro, Sweden
2002
Gallery Öhrström, Gothenburg, Sweden
2001
Gallery X4, Linköping, Sweden
2001
Ahlberg Art Hall, Östersund, Sweden
2000
The picture gallery, Varberg, Sweden
Exhibitions since 1971…
widely throughout various places in Sweden.
Also in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Greenland,
Belgium, France, Italy Japan, Caribbean, Cuba, China, Serbia, Vietnam, Zimbabwe,
Slovenia, Great Britain and Germany
Printmaking triennials
2010, 2003, 1995, 1989, 1986, 1983, 1980, 1974
Selected Public Collections
The Modern Museum, Stockholm, Sweden
The Swedish National Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
The Swedish museums in Gothenburg, Malmö, Norrbotten, Norrköping, Västerås
The Turku museum, Finland
The British Museum, London, UK
N.a.p.a. Greenland
The Swedish embassy in Tokyo, Japan
Ching Quong Museum of fine Art, China
The Stenersens Art collection, Bergen, Norway
National Public Art Council and the majority municipalities and county councils in Sweden
Awards, Honors and Prizes
2019 – 2020
The Visual Arts Fund
2016
International Print Biennale at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Residency Prize at Northern Print.
2015
International Culture exchange/travel Swedish Visual Arts Fund
2013
Foundation Art Award at Källskär, Åland
2008 – 2009
The Swedish Visual Arts Fund
2003 – 2004
The Swedish Visual Arts Fund
2002
Erik Wessel Foughstedts´ Art Award
2001
Madeleine Pyks Art Award
2001
Alfred Nobel, Karlskoga foundation Art Award
2000
Härke Art Centers, Frösön.
2000
Bus, Art Association
Selected Public commissions
The Tube stations at Fridhemsplan 2000 and Slussen 2002-03 in Stockholm, Sweden
Working and inspirations abroad in…
Iceland,
former Yugoslavia
Connemara, Ireland
Lofoten, Norway
Hebrides and the Shetland Islands, Scotland
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