Inspired by medieval tapestries, bonadsmålning (bonad painting) were densely patterned figurative paintings that hung in homes in Halland and Småland, Sweden during festive occasions. You will view several examples of this traditional folk painting style with a focus on the work of folk artist Johannes Nilsson (1757-1827). Nilsson filled his long narrative paintings with biblical stories, Swedish motifs, fashions, folk patterns, and floating flowers and blåfärgade bubblor (blue bubbles). You will create your own colorful bonad painting using traditional designs, acrylic paint, and a contemporary palette!
In this four-hour introductory workshop, you will gain new skills in Swedish figurative folk painting. We will take coffee upstairs to the workshop for a slide show about Swedish folk painting, followed by a demonstration and composition building on paper and canvas. Then more coffee, or chai, if needed, and more painting! An optional hour lunch break will happen from 11-12. From 12-1 students will complete their painting and share their work in an informal critique. Välkomna!
For more information and to register visit: https://duluthfolkschool.com/events/minnesota-swedish-bonad-folk-painting-november-2023/
