Nils G. Stenqvist 1934-2005 « |
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"Nils G Stenqvist´s elements of form are always linked to nature itself not infrequently as experienced through a hand lens, a light microscope or an electron microscope. His world of form is rich but in his art one basic shape occurs frequently, that of an amoeba. A cell with its nucleus: the eye, brain and heart all in one. But this fundamental shape of his is as variable as that of the amoeban cell." "Nils G. Stenqvist´s art shows us the encounter between forces, from those regulating the original shape to those volcanic forces which cause tremors in the planet Earth. He has never lost his surprise and delight at the beauty of small and insignificant things. He has written: "Often I start with a rather small and insignificant piece of nature that I simplify and change during my work- in the hope of being surprised." He is also astonished by the similarity between Microcosm and Macrocosm. Unless we are told otherwise some of his "strangely grown rods" can bear a great resemblance to chromosomes. The surface of a brain coral can suggest a dance macabre or a virus pattern or the surface of a foreign planet seen through a telescope, depending on the viewer´s frames of reference." Parts of an introductory text to the exhibition at The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1983) Sven Laufeld, Fil. Dr., First State Geologist Geological Survey of Sweden
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Biography |
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| 1973-83 | Professor of graphic arts at The Royal University College of Fine arts, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1971 | Member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1969-73 | The chairman of NUNSKU ; The Committee for Contemporary Swedish Art Abroad. |
| 1964 | The IX-group was formed. |
| 1963-1973 | Assistant teacher at The Royal University College of Fine arts, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1961-63 | Printer, assistant teacher at The Royal University College of Fine arts, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1958 | Studied at Royal College of Art, London, UK. |
| 1956-61 | Studied at The Royal University College of Fine arts, Stockholm |
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| 2005 | Galleri Olefjord Simrishamn Gröna paletten, Stockholm |
| 2004 | Enköpings Art Hall Xylon Ronneby |
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Konstnärshuset, Stockholm Tommarps Kungsgård Galleri Astley in Uttersberg Visby Museum of Art |
| 2002 | Gula Rummet, Stuvsta |
| 2001 | Gröna Paletten, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1999 | Galleri Udengaard, Malmö, Sweden Galleri Gaia, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1998 | Galleri Thommesen, Gothenburg, Sweden Galleri Bergman, Stockholm, Sweden Galleri Astley, Uttersberg, Sweden |
| 1995 | Galleri Christina Höglund, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1994 | Galleri Dr Glas, Stockholm, Sweden Nordic Light, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1983 | The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm, Sweden |
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| 1985 | Travemünde, Germany |
| 1974 | Bradford, UK |
| 1971 | Lübeck, Germany |
| 1968 | Minneapolis, U.S.A. |
| 1964 | Marburg, Germany |
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| Sweden | Stockholm Museum of Modern Art The National Swedish Museum of Fine Arts, Stockholm Gothenburg Museum of Art |
| UK | British Museum Stafford College of Art |
| Germany | Art Museum, Lübeck Kupferstichkabinett, Dresden |
| Poland | Art Museum in Krakow |
| Chile | Salvador Allende Museum |
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| Gillmore, Pat | "Modern Prints", Studio Vista London, 1970 |
| Webster, Lynn | "A brief history of printmaking in Sweden". Svenska Institutet Stockholm 1978. |
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The Artist of the Quarter - Enjoy Scandinavian ArtNils G. Stenqvist - The Artist of the Quarter from February until - April 2003
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