Alice Máselníková
Let the grass grow in the softest part of you
25 January – 2 March
Vernissage Saturday 25 January at 13 - 16
At 13:30 Introduction of the exhibition, curator Jin Hwa Brush Stem
At 13:45 Brief presentation of the artist Alice Máselníková
Kl 14 Playing with Celeste 11
We at Krognoshuset are very happy to present for the first time the artist Alice Máselníková, who has her roots in the Czech Republic. The Scanian audience can recognize her work from previous exhibitions in Domkyrkoforum in Lund and Galleri Molekyl in Malmö.
In the peculiar environment of the Krogno house, with its medieval architecture and three floors, a series of new paintings that Alice Máselníková has created especially for this context are displayed, among other things. These works, in a muted color scale, bear traces of classical inspiration with references to medieval symbolism and stories from fables and myths. In his works, the artist explores symbolism connected to nature, flowers, plants and trees, and the stories that surround them, their healing properties, magical charge and cultural meanings.
Alongside the paintings, a selection of grayscale drawings is also presented. These finely tuned works interact with the transparency of the paintings and combine fragility with a powerful presence, reinforcing the connection between the past and the present in the historic rooms of Krognoshuset.
During the work on the exhibition, Alice Máselníková's studio has been surrounded by the characteristic nature of the Småland forest landscape, dense, deep green coniferous forest and a stream that meanders into a lake. This peaceful, seasonal and cyclical environment has influenced and shaped her artistic process.
Máselníková constantly returns to an investigation of the physical conditions of painting and an effort to capture the fleeting in the magic of everyday life. The slow process in painting is balanced with other related techniques, such as the irreversibility of watercolour, or the quick and intuitive but at the same time soft and misty expression of charcoal and pastel. More recently, she has also discovered the silver pen technique, a method dating back to antiquity, where lines are drawn with silver on specially treated paper.
Her visual world is at the same time familiar and peculiar. With thin, transparent layers of paint, she creates dreamlike depictions of mythologically inspired motifs: grotesque, melancholic figures and fairy-tale beings that merge with nature. There is a kinship here with magical realism – a style that can be described as heightened reality. Through careful observations, such as the falling shadow of a tree over a forest clearing, she allows the everyday to be woven together with the metaphysical. In her work, we often encounter an interhuman figure, a metamorphosis between human and animal, a body that seems fluid and plastic, both at rest and in motion. It is a body aware of its time-limited existence between birth and decay, where dull green grass sprouts softly between the cavities of soul and body.
Alice Máselníková invites the viewer into the mythological space of the painting, where perspective shifts and layers of sheer oil paint gently expose body, nature, land, water and sky. Her art invites us to stop and let ourselves be enveloped by her melancholic visual world. At the same time, it is a world that can do without the presence of the viewer, a world that is contained within itself, where nature is a companion – in solitude but not alone.
About the artist
Alice Máselníková (b. 1989, Zlín, Czech Republic) is a visual artist based in Edsbruk, Småland. Máselníková has a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and philosophy from Duncan of Jordancetone College of Art and Design, Dundee in Scotland, and a master's degree in Curating Art from Stockholm University. She has also studied at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain, and the Royal Academy of Arts in Stockholm.
Her work has previously been shown at, among others, Liljevalchs and Berg Gallery in Stockholm, Gallery of Fine Art in Náchod, Czech Republic, Meat Inspection in Uppsala, Torrance Art Museum in Los Angeles and Altán Klamovka in Prague. In addition to her painting, she writes poetry and works as a curator, editor and consultant in cultural funding. She is artistic director of the art fair Supermarket, co-founder of Artist-Run Network Europe and founder of Artist-in-Residency Flat Octopus.
www.alicemaselnikova.com
Instagram: @alice_maselnikova
Photo: Alice Máselníková, Eel Judgment at Dawn, oil on canvas, 100 x 110 cm, 2024
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About Celeste 11
Celeste 11's music features dynamic melodies, colorful sounds and varying time signatures. The lyrics often mix contrasting images, such as juxtaposing everyday life and banality against symbolic and grand themes. Behind the artist name Celeste 11 is Hannah Federley Holmkvist, composer and musician. At Krognoshuset on January 25, she will perform solo with guitar and vocals. Her latest EP Mantra (1), as well as other songs, can be listened to on the usual music platforms under the artist name Celeste 2022.
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Contact us for a free viewing of the exhibition.
We offer viewings that can be adapted to your needs. All schools in Lund municipality are welcome to book a free viewing. We can also conduct tours in English.
For availability see website www.krognoshuset.se
Krognoshuset is run with the support of Lund Municipality and the Culture Council
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Alice Máselníková
Let the grass grow in the softest part of you
January 25 – March 2
Opening Saturday 25 January at 13-16
We at Krognoshuset are very pleased to present for the first time the artist Alice Máselníková, who has her roots in the Czech Republic. The Scanian audience may recognize her work from previous exhibitions in Domkyrkoforum in Lund and Galleri Molekyl in Malmö.
The unique setting of Krognoshuset, with its medieval architecture and three floors, includes a series of new paintings created especially for this occasion by Alice Máselníková. These works, in a muted color palette, carry traces of classical inspiration with references to medieval symbolism and stories from fables and myths. In her works, the artist explores symbolism linked to nature, flowers, plants and trees, and the narrative that surrounds them, their healing properties, magical charge and cultural meanings.
Alongside the paintings, a selection of greyscale drawings is also presented. These delicate works interact with the transparency of the paintings, combining fragility with a powerful presence, reinforcing the connection between the past and the present in the historical space of Krognoshuset.
While working on the exhibition, Alice Máselníková's studio has been surrounded by the characteristic nature of the Småland forest landscape, dense, deep green pine forest and a river that runs into a lake. This peaceful, seasonal and cyclical environment has influenced and shaped her artistic process.
Her imagery is at the same time familiar and strange. With thin, translucent layers of colour, she creates dreamlike images of mythologically inspired motifs: grotesque, melancholic figures and fairy-tale creatures that merge with nature. There is a kinship with magical realism – a style that can be described as heightened reality. Through careful observations, such as of a tree's falling shadow over a forest clearing, she blends the everyday with the metaphysical. In her works we often see a hybrid creature, a metamorphosis between human and animal, a body that seems fluid and plastic, both at rest and in motion. It is a body aware of its temporary existence between birth and decay, where muted green grass sprouts softly between the cavities of soul and body.
Alice Máselníková invites the viewer into the mythological space of her work, where perspectives shift and light layers of oil paint gently reveal body, nature, land, water and sky. Her art invites us to stop and allow ourselves to be immersed in her melancholic world of imagery. At the same time, it is a world that can exist without the presence of the viewer, a world that is self-contained, where nature is a companion – in solitude but not alone.
About the artist
Alice Máselníková (b. 1989, Zlín, Czech Republic) is a visual artist based in Edsbruk, Småland. Máselníková holds a BA in Fine Art and Philosophy from Duncan of Jordancetone College of Art and Design, Dundee, Scotland, and an MA in Curating Art from Stockholm University. She has also studied at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain, and the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm.
Her work has previously been shown at Liljevalchs and Berg Gallery in Stockholm, Gallery of Fine Art in Náchod, Czech Republic, Köttispektionen in Uppsala, Torrance Art Museum in Los Angeles and Altán Klamovka in Prague. In addition to painting, she writes poetry and works as a curator, editor and consultant in cultural funding. She is the artistic director of the art fair Supermarket, co-founder of the Artist-Run Network Europe and founder of the Artist-in-Residency Flat Octopus.
www.alicemaselnikova.com
Instagram: @alice_maselnikova
Photo: Alice Máselníková, Eel Judgment at Dawn, oil on canvas, 100 x 110 cm, 2024
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About Celeste 11
Celeste 11's music, you can hear dynamic melodies, vibrant tones, and varying time signatures. The lyrics often mix contrasting imagery, such as juxtaposing everyday life and banality with symbol-heavy and grand themes. Behind the artist name Celeste 11 is Hannah Federley Holmkvist, composer and musician. On January 25th at Krognoshuset, she will perform solo with guitar and vocals. Her latest EP Mantra (2022), as well as other songs, are available on major music platforms under the artist name.
Link to Spotify
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Contact us for a free guided tour of the exhibition.
We offer tours tailored to your needs. All schools in Lund municipality are welcome to book a free tour. We can also provide tours in English.
See website www.krognoshuset.se for accessibility
Krognoshuset is supported by Lund Municipality and the Swedish Arts Council