Helena Blomqvist
Slumberland

Exhibition: May 16 – June 16, 2013
Opening: May 16, 5 - 8 pm

"This new series of images show sequences from a young boy’s nightly dreams, inspired by my son’s dreams and nightmares. Accompanied by a monster the boy views from a distance the wonders of civilization and great adventures. But they also embark on journeys of their own. It is about taking that step out of the ordinary and to view things from a new perspective; with the boy’s gaze. At night the street where he lives turns into a magical place, and escorted by his toys he enters the world of computer games. There is a boat at sea transforming into a great voyage. He defeats his fears and embarks on a journey towards the unknown." (Helena Blomqvist)

Helena Blomqvist, born 1975, is one of the leading photography based artist in Sweden of her generation. After graduation in 2002 from the School of Photography and Film, Gothenburg University her work has been wildly acknowledged and exhibited in various arts institutions such as Hasselblad Foundation, Fotografiska and Borås Konstmuseum in Sweden. Her works also makes part of a number of collections such as Moderna Museet and Hasselblad Foundation.

"Slumberland" is Blomqvist’s fifth exhibition with Angelika Knäpper Gallery. The series consists of ten new works.