Welcome to BRIDGE 2024
“There really are so many positives it’s hard to do it justice in a few words. An all-round super project to be part of… I have to think hard about things that could be improved.” ~ Melanie
Building on last year’s success of BRIDGE2023 in Sweden, the curators are proud to present BRIDGE2024 – a long-term artistic collaboration between ArtCan (UK) and ÖSKG (Sweden). It will take place at Downstairs at The Department Store in multicultural Brixton in South London. This year, twenty-six artists put together into pairs will showcase their shared creative and personal journey through thirteen joint installations in this historical building.
The focus of BRIDGE is to connect across literal and metaphorical borders and to break down cultural, social and political barriers. Using Brixton’s historical past and present as a backdrop, curators Pernilla Iggstrom and Christel Lundberg, will present their art intervention MUG which is based on interviews with people who live and/or work in Brixton.
A warm welcome to join us on this journey!
About ArtCan
ArtCan, London (UK)
ArtCan is based in the UK and exists to give its over 600 artists members in over 26 countries, a platform and a voice. Their no commission, no membership fee enables its members to focus on developing their art practice, rather than making ends meet. ArtCan creates exhibitions opportunities, offers peer-to-peer connections, professional recognition and access to specialist knowledge and support. It encourages its artist members to initiate exhibitions and collaborations with the support of volunteers and the Board of Trustees. Their work is supported by the efforts of artist-member volunteers, contributions from their Founder Friends and Friends of ArtCan, and the guidance of their Board of Trustees.
About ÖSKG
Östra Skånes Konstnärsgrupp, Simrishamn (SE)
ÖSKG/Tjörnedala konsthall is an artist-run platform founded in 1974, located in Eastern Skåne, and is supported by the Swedish Arts Council, Region Skåne and Simrishamn Municipality. ÖSKG organises yearly exhibitions at Tjörnedala Konsthall, with national and international scope, as Konstrundan (art trail) since 1968, workshops, seminars, concerts, performances etc. All contemporary art, design and craft forms such as sculpture, painting, video, ceramic, glass art and performance art are embraced. The most recent exhibitions have addressed social and environmental issues and have invited both emerging and renowned artists.
THE CURATORS
Pernilla Iggström (ArtCan)
Pernilla Iggström is a Swedish artist and curator based in Brentwood, Essex, England. She received her BA (Hons) in Fine Art Painting from City & Guilds of London Art School in 2011. Iggström’s art practice (oil painting, collage and performance art) and curatorial investigations are both an exploration into cultural identity from a nature/nurture point of view. The focus is on diversity, inclusion and community. She hopes her art will inspire the viewer to reflect on their own cultural heritage, increase an understanding of others and thereby break down stereotypical and pre-conceived impressions.
www.pernillaiggstrom.com | https://www.instagram.com/pernillaiggstrom/
Christel Lundberg (ÖSKG)
Christel Lundberg is a Swedish artist, producer, curator, photographer based in Malmö, Sweden. Since 2021 she is the manager at Tjörnedala konsthall, Simrishamn with a MA in Creative production at Malmö University 2003. Since 2019 she curates the international art project Konstkiosk which during 2023-24 is a part of the research project COALA in Kalmar City with the support of Formas (The Swedish Research Council), Swedish Art Council and part of Smålandstriennalen.
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“I’ve been absolutely delighted to be part of it – thank you for all you’ve both done! I really like Swedish people, society and landscape and my participation has been fulfilling and has definitely broadened my horizons.” ~ Catherine
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