Flooding
The road is blocked by flooding when I was returning home from my studio. Parts of Hökarängen in Stockholm were underwater, and the flooding ruined basements and vehicles. Most of the water drained away after an hour leaving only piles of hail and frozen water under the drainpipes.
Following the last week's severe flooding in nearby Huddinge, this is not an isolated event and can only be another sign of extreme weather due to climate change.
Crossing between Fagersjövägen and Hauptvägen in Hökarängen, Stockholm.
Kontoristvägen in Hökarängen, Stockholm.
Mimicry
Magali Cunico installing her works at Vargåkra gård Konsthall.
The exhibition is titled Mimicry, from the Greek adjective mimētikos, which means "imitating", "imitating", "imitating". The most common form of mimicry in biology denotes the ability of smaller animals, especially insects and plants, to imitate the appearance of a dangerous species to protect themselves from predators. In the shadow of the ongoing environmental disaster, there seem to be two opposing approaches. One is a search for answers in the as yet unexplored living organisms before they become extinct. The second sees the solution in scientific methods that involve modifying the cells of living organisms and creating artificial life. More information about the artworks: www.magalicunico.com
White-Tailed Eagle
located at the lower part of Dalälven, has high biological values and is famous for its bird richness. There are over 205 bird species. During wintertime, the Eagles often reside on an Åtel, where humans have placed food for wild animals. The White-tailed eagle is one of the largest birds of prey with a wingspan of up to 2,5 meters. The species were considered endangered due to human activities such as habitat alterations and destruction of wetlands but have recovered slightly due to governmental protection and initiatives like the Society for Bird Protection and Nature Conservancy at Nedre Dalälven.
Nacka Konsthall
I'm exhibiting two site-specific works at the Winter Salon, Nacka Konsthall. Both works are photographed and displayed in Sickla where I also have my studio. The works are part of a larger project called Barriers.
Barriers at Konsthall C
4 Maj 2020 Solo Exhibition at Centrifug, Konsthall C in Stockholm.
On view 8 May to 14 June Thursday–Sunday 12–17 More information about the exhibition: https://www.konsthallc.se/program/barriarer
Barriers is a site-specific work of a larger project about the densification of Stockholm. The images are from Farsta and depict places that, among other names, are called Barriers and have in common that they will disappear in favor of housing projects.
More information about Barriers: https://www.erikhagman.com/projects/barriers
