Rolf Hansson is a Swedish painter known for his expressive abstractions, often inspired by nature and music. Educated at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm, Hansson gained recognition in the 1980s with his large-scale, gestural canvases characterised by vivid colour, rhythmic brushwork and a distinct sense of movement.
“Around the stairs”, clubbed for 10 915 GBP at Stockholms Auktionsverk.
Nature, Music and Colour
Hansson’s works are frequently titled after musical pieces or landscapes, and his compositions are guided by intuition and improvisation. His ongoing series Autostrada evokes motion and journeying, while others such as Fönster (Window) suggest spatial depth and light.
"Xelimane", oil on board.
A Career of Continuity and Change
Hansson has exhibited at major Swedish institutions such as Moderna Museet and Liljevalchs. His work is represented in several museum collections, and he has also created public art, including large murals and installations.