Halmstadgruppen
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Halmstadgruppen is a group of artists who took their name as all the artists had their roots in Halmstad
, where most of them were resident in the area Söndrum. The group consisted of six members.
During the years 1922-23 Axel Olson studied in Berlin for the Russian painter and sculptor Alexander Archipenko
. Axel's brother Erik Olson
and their cousin Waldemar Lorentzon studied in 1924 at Fernand Léger
painting academy in Paris. Also Sven Jonson, Stellan Mörner and Esaias Thorén studied in Paris during that time. During their periods abroad they came in contact with modern developments in painting. Returning to Sweden, Halmstadgruppen was founded in 1929 and was unchanged until 1979, when Stellan Mörner died.
The members of Halmstadgruppen were in the 1920s cubists and introduced surrealism
in Sweden during the 1930s together with GAN (Gösta Adrian Nilsson, 1884–1965). The members of Halmstadgruppen do, however, a distinctive mark in its Surrealism in which the Nordic light and the coast of Halland
are often present.
Already during their life they created a permanent showroom in Mjellby farm, now Mjellby Art Museum
in Halmstad. Here an extensive collection of Halmstad group works are exhibited.
More than paintings, Eric Olson has also created several stained glass windows for various churches. One example is the stained glass in the choir in Sofia Albertina church in Landskrona and the windows of the Catholic church in Halmstad.
Halmstad
Halmstad is a port, university, industrial and recreational city at the mouth of Nissan in the province of Halland on the Swedish west coast. Halmstad is the seat of Halmstad Municipality and the capital of Halland County...
, where most of them were resident in the area Söndrum. The group consisted of six members.
During the years 1922-23 Axel Olson studied in Berlin for the Russian painter and sculptor Alexander Archipenko
Alexander Archipenko
Alexander Porfyrovych Archipenko was a Ukrainian avant-garde artist, sculptor, and graphic artist.-Biography:...
. Axel's brother Erik Olson
Erik Olson
Erik Artur Olson , born 9 May 1901 in Halmstad, married in 1929 to Solvig Sven-Nilsson, died in 1986, a painter, illustrator, graphic artist, sculptor, theater decorator, member of Halmstadgruppen. Brother of artist Axel Olson. Olson is represented, for example, at the National Museum and the...
and their cousin Waldemar Lorentzon studied in 1924 at Fernand Léger
Fernand Léger
Joseph Fernand Henri Léger was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. In his early works he created a personal form of Cubism which he gradually modified into a more figurative, populist style...
painting academy in Paris. Also Sven Jonson, Stellan Mörner and Esaias Thorén studied in Paris during that time. During their periods abroad they came in contact with modern developments in painting. Returning to Sweden, Halmstadgruppen was founded in 1929 and was unchanged until 1979, when Stellan Mörner died.
The members of Halmstadgruppen were in the 1920s cubists and introduced surrealism
Surrealism
Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members....
in Sweden during the 1930s together with GAN (Gösta Adrian Nilsson, 1884–1965). The members of Halmstadgruppen do, however, a distinctive mark in its Surrealism in which the Nordic light and the coast of Halland
Halland
' is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden , on the western coast of Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Småland, Scania and the sea of Kattegat.-Administration:...
are often present.
Already during their life they created a permanent showroom in Mjellby farm, now Mjellby Art Museum
Mjellby Art Museum
Mjellby Art Museum is situated 4 km outside Halmstad, Sweden. Mjellby Art Museum is specifically the residence of Halmstadgruppen , who's work is often presented here in new formations. Here is a large permanent collection of the group's art. The museum's art gallery shows annually four to five...
in Halmstad. Here an extensive collection of Halmstad group works are exhibited.
More than paintings, Eric Olson has also created several stained glass windows for various churches. One example is the stained glass in the choir in Sofia Albertina church in Landskrona and the windows of the Catholic church in Halmstad.
Members
- Stellan Mörner, (1896–1979), born in ÖrebroÖrebro-Sites of interest:Örebro's old town Wadköping is located on the banks of Svartån . It contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, along with museums and exhibitions....
. http://www.mjellbykonstmuseum.se/omwebbplatsen/english/thehalmstadgroup/stellanmorner.4.293aa03e12928a822b180006741.html - Waldemar Lorentzon, (1899–1984), born in Halmstad. Cousin with Axel and Erik Olson.
- Axel Olson, (1899–1986), born in Halmstad. Older brother to Erik Olson. http://www.mjellbykonstmuseum.se/omwebbplatsen/english/thehalmstadgroup/axelolson.4.293aa03e12928a822b180006752.html
- Esaias Thorén, (1901–1981), born in Halmstad. Childhood friend with Sven Jonson. http://www.mjellbykonstmuseum.se/omwebbplatsen/english/thehalmstadgroup/esaiasthoren.4.293aa03e12928a822b180006774.html
- Erik OlsonErik OlsonErik Artur Olson , born 9 May 1901 in Halmstad, married in 1929 to Solvig Sven-Nilsson, died in 1986, a painter, illustrator, graphic artist, sculptor, theater decorator, member of Halmstadgruppen. Brother of artist Axel Olson. Olson is represented, for example, at the National Museum and the...
, (1901–1986), born in Halmstad. Younger brother to Axel Olson. http://www.mjellbykonstmuseum.se/omwebbplatsen/english/thehalmstadgroup/erikolson.4.293aa03e12928a822b180006763.html - Sven Jonson, (1902–1981), born in Halmstad. Childhood friend with Esaias Thorén. http://www.mjellbykonstmuseum.se/omwebbplatsen/english/thehalmstadgroup/svenjonson.4.293aa03e12928a822b180006724.html