Anita Paulsson is a contemporary Swedish artist and graphic designer who lives and works in Lund. Her formal artistic training began at the Skånska Målarskolan from 1991 to 1994. She further honed her skills through specialized studies in graphics with Hans Verduijn, and in painting and figure drawing with Thorbjörn Limé, Gunnar Sandin, and Gunnar Friberg between 1993 and 1998. This comprehensive education provided her with a strong foundation in a variety of mediums, allowing her to develop her unique artistic style.
Mask motif, clubbed for 78 GBP at Crafoord Auktioner Lund.
A Touch of Personal HIstory
Paulsson's art is characterized by its evocative and introspective nature. She works primarily with oil paintings, graphics, and monotypes. Her work is often filled with a sense of nostalgia and personal history, with titles like "Silence of the memory" and "Running to the sea." Her oil paintings are often described as dreamy and warm, while her graphic works showcase a mastery of line and form. A central theme in her work is the exploration of memories and a sense of longing for places and impressions. She intuitively translates these concepts into her art, creating a style that is both personal and universally relatable.
An Active Participant in the Art Community
Throughout her career, Anita Paulsson has been an active participant in the art community, with her work featured in numerous exhibitions. She has shown her art at various galleries and art associations, and her work has been included in juried shows, such as at the Göteborgs Konsthall. She has received a work scholarship from the city of Borgå in Finland and is a member of the VSKG, Västra Skånes Konstnärsgille. Her art is represented in the collections of several public and private institutions, including the Malmö Museum and various municipalities like Kungsbacka, Karlshamn, and Kristianstad.