Björn Gidstam

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Björn Gidstam
Born21 May 1938 Edit this on Wikidata
Nybro Edit this on Wikidata
Websitehttp://www.bjorngidstam.se Edit this on Wikidata

Björn Gidstam (born 1938 in Nybro) is a Swedish artist.[1][2]

Career[edit]

In February 2010 Gidstam noted in his eleventh landscape book that unique features such as meadows, paddocks, and old plantations define Västergötland's landscape. He recalled being struck by the ancient remains in Eriksberg in Herrljunga and Ätradalen, which indicate human habitation for tens of thousands of years.[3]

In 2020 Gidstam published a book named, Blekinge.[4][5] In the same year, a documentary titled Björn Gidstam: A Famous Doldis, was released by journalist Jan-Eric Lundberg for Sveriges Television, featuring Gidstam and his works.[6]

Artistic style[edit]

Gidstam's paintings primarily use mood, atmosphere, and light, often exploring the intersection between dreamlike scenarios and reality, romanticism and realism. He has also contributed to public portrait painting.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hägred, Per (2020-05-22). "Filmen om Björn Gidstam visas söndag". Smålandsposten (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. ^ Persson, Tina Kristina (2020-07-10). "Björn Gidstam fann sin plats på jorden i Övre Aramo". Smålandsposten (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  3. ^ Larsson, Hannah (2010-10-16). "Gidstams bilder ska visa Västergötlands unika själ". Borås Tidning (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  4. ^ Lindén, Johannes (2021-08-10). "Gidstam ställer ut akvareller i Slottslängorna". Kristianstadsbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  5. ^ Johansson, Tim (2021-08-07). "Konstnär ställer ut originalmålningar från hyllade boken om Blekinge". Blekinge Läns Tidning (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  6. ^ Nyheter, S. V. T.; Magnusson, Peter (2020-05-22). "Björn Gidstam porträtteras i ny dokumentär". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  7. ^ "Björn Gidstam - Uppslagsverk - NE.se". www.ne.se. Retrieved 2023-10-22.