Swedish fibre artist Mia Hultgren studied at the The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation (BA) in Copenhagen and later at the Royal College of Art (MA) in London. Mia Hultgren was invited to be the first Artist in Residence at the Nordic Art Agency gallery in the autumn of 2023. On this episode host Juliet discusses how Mia’s initial visual intention towards the project evolved, how her creative practice has been informed during the residency and how the interaction with gallery visitors has impacted her approach to the new body of works. The current solo exhibition ASPECTS by Mia Hultgren includes all of the fiber art pieces created during this intense two month residency period of the Artist Residency. This includes ten small abstract framed portraits Secret Meetings and 18 individual Lacuna pieces. In addition. Mia created three larger more geometric works called Connections and some small circular suspended works. ASPECTS is open at the Nordic Art Agency gallery until December 2nd and the digital exhibition catalogue can be view online.
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