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by Jan Håfström

Artist Jan Håfström (Sverige, född 1937)

Alternate Title

The Forest

Date1967 - 1968

MediumAkryl på duk

DimensionsBildmått: 235,5 × 160,5 cm Yttermått: 239 × 163,5 × 3,5 cm

ClassificationPaintings

Credit LinePurchase 1968

Countries

Sweden

On view

Stockholm

RoomGallery 01:1

Object NumberNM 6216

About the artworkJan Håfström has an indirect relationship with Surrealism through his interest in the subconscious, memories, and symbolism. He has alternated between figurative and abstract painting, and has made films as well as sculptures. During the 1960s, he began his artistic career by borrowing from comics and other media in the spirit of pop art. Håfström is particularly known for his recurring figures, such as Mr. Walker, a silhouette that can be interpreted as a symbol of existential loneliness and the inner search of man. Here, tree trunks wind diagonally through a dense and deep green foliage, where an almost animated presence can be sensed. By mixing the personal and the symbolic, he creates an imagery reminiscent of the Surrealists.
Signatures, inscriptions and marks Signerad i nedre höger hörn "Jan Håfström 1967-68" Selected exhibition history Surrealism, samlingen (den 19 oktober 2024 - den 18 januari 2026) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Särskilda verk ur den svenska samlingen (1993-1994) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Den underjordiska himlen. Surrealism i Moderna Museets samling Moderna Museet, Stockholm Moderna Museet c/o Malmö Konsthall (2003) Malmö Konsthall The Moderna Museet exhibition catalogues Moderna Museet c/o Malmö Konsthall : [Malmö Konsthall : 8 februari - 4 maj 2003]

Works by the artist