Exhibition with sculptor and artist Fanny Bylund.
Fanny Bylund draws inspiration from urban architecture—not as an overarching concept, but from the concrete expressions of buildings: angles, niches, and doorways. The encounter between different architectural eras gives rise to her sculptures, where details and the interplay of light, shadow, and sharp edges are central.
The sculptures are formed using coil-building in fired clay. They are hollow, with thin walls enclosing air, giving them a surprisingly balanced sense of weight.
The scale varies and suggests spatial environments that feel almost walkable, with stairs and corners that invite movement. The work is built up layer by layer, from bottom to top, in a process that requires precise timing. Working too quickly can cause collapse, while too long pauses make the material harder to continue shaping.
In Fanny Bylund’s practice, sketching has given way to a more intuitive method. The material acts as an active partner, and new forms emerge during the process, often beyond what was planned. This open process, where the final result is not predetermined, is both a driving force and a challenge.
Finally, the raw clay becomes a finished sculpture—an object that establishes its own presence in space.
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Arvika Konsthall - Art hall
Storgatan 24, 67131 Arvika
