Crafoord Auktioner Stockholm presents the artist Berndt Wennström. Based in Södermalm, Stockholm, Wennström is showcasing around 30 works in various techniques.
Born in 1945 in Stockholm, Wennström studied at Konstfack from 1965 to 1969 and at Staffan Hallström's studio from 1969 to 1971. He then became a frequent presence on the Swedish gallery scene. Selected solo exhibitions include Flamenska Galleriet, Säfstaholms Slott, Grafikens Hus, Galleri Astley, Galleri Eva Solvang, Galleri Uddenberg, Galleri Nord, Oskarshamns Konstförening, Galleri Holm, Galleri 33, Litografiska Museet, Höganäs museum, Konstnärshuset, Galleri Axlund, Galleri Aix, Aguélimuseet, Galleri Aveny, Galleri Heland, Kiruna Stadshus, Galleri Belle, and Galleri Prisma.
Berndt Wennström was also honored with the task of creating the Nobel diplomas for the Chemistry laureates in 2017, Physics laureates in 2018, and Economics laureates in 2019. He has also published several books.
"A colorful flâneur with an eye for bicycles is the artist Berndt Wennström... He resides in Söder in Stockholm, and it is the streets and parks of Södermalm that he portrays, filled with people in motion. Small-town atmosphere in blue and light gray, or bright red, or vibrant yellow. Everyday special moments that he constantly seeks to recreate with shifting color schemes." Review by Ann-Charlotte Sandelin on Kultursidan.nu, exhibition at Galleri Sander, Norrköping 2011.
Auction on April 22nd.
