Joakim Johansson

Joakim Johansson has chosen to follow the long and self-taught path, which gives him the freedom to follow his own path and be self-willed without outside influence. At the same time, he is part of the realist movement sweeping Europe, with associations with movements such as the Leipzig School, where artists such as Tim Eitel are prominent. Joakim mentions that he has had no real role models in his artistry.

It is only in recent years that he has found artists that he really appreciates and feels a kinship with. One such example is Eric Fischl and his image project. Joakim expresses that he doesn't really reflect on the specific style he uses - be it superrealism, realism or something else. For him, it's just about portraying the outside world and his thoughts without unnecessary complication.

Joakim Johansson creates art that is a direct and honest reflection of his inner world and perception of his surroundings.

SELECTED EXHIBITION

Gallery Lars
Gallery Mats Bergman, Karlstad
Arvika Art Gallery
Värmland Museum
Gallery Agardh & Tornvall
Gallery Art in Karlstad
Avesta Art
Edsvik Art Gallery
Gallery Backlund
Rättvik Art Gallery
Ahlbergshallen, Östersund

COLLECTION EXHIBITION SELECTION

Gallery K
Åmål Art Gallery
Prostgårdslagårn, Torsby
Kristinehamn Art Museum
Mariestad, Vadsbo museum
Lily Valchs
Krapperup art gallery
Edsvik Art Gallery
Värmland Museum
Liljevalch's spring salon
The mill / Borgvik
Avesta Art
Kristinehamn Art Museum
Värmlands Museum, autumn salon
Gallery Agardh & Tornvall

REPRESENTED

Värmland's museum
Värmland region, Karlstad municipality
Kristinehamn Art Museum
Värmland County Council

SCHOLARSHIPS

Work grant from Karlstad Municipality
Thor Fagerkvist Scholarship
Nya Wermlands Tidningen's Culture Award
The Artists' Board's work grant