Sisters II
By Josefin Tolstoy
The work of Swedish artist Josefin Tolstoy brings together strong compositions with a vibrancy and vivacity of colour through oil paint on canvas. Sisters II reflects these concepts as the two central characters are brought together through their flowing black hair, offset against a series of vibrant and muted tones in blue, white and brown. The connection between the two women reflects their role...
Josefin Tolstoy (SE)
Josefin Tolstoy is a Swedish artist based in Uppsala, Sweden. Her work is both abstract and figurative. Inspired by the soothing colours of nature and contemporary interiors she creates luscious textures, shapes and blocks of colour. Having completed a Diploma in Art and Design and Graphic Design in the UK, her artworks are often strong in composition and shapes. She works in a combination of acrylic paint and mixed media, in some of the paintings there is an extra sense of texture that she achives with her own recipie of mortar and acrylic mix. These painting are made by laying the canvas on the floor as the colour is heavy.
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