The classic form of a chesterfield becomes the protagonist within The Sofa by Stockholm based artist Jonna Valtner. The muted brown form of the undulating seating corner creates a sense of texture, whilst allowing the composition in oil paint on canvas to almost disappear into a world of green toned grey. Subdued and sophisticated, the work pays homage to the heavily curated scenes of classic...
Jonna Valtner is a Stockholm based artist and illustrator predominately working with her favorite medium of oil paint on canvas. With an education in product design at Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm, Valtner has worked in the fashion industry for many years before shifting her focus to her art practice. She was raised in a family where art was the focus - with several family members and friends working within the creative arts, which has left a deep impression on her artistic pursuits since those early years.
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