Artist biography & CV
Angelica Markén, visual artist and co-owner at Gallery Lord & Lydia. Works figuratively in oil and acrylic. Born in Västerås. Living in Gothenburg, Sweden.
In my work, I examine the woman’s different roles and expressions. I am fascinated by the image of women and what we as viewers project on it. I am inspired by ancient studio portraits, private photos, fashion photos and pornographic images. I also get inspiration from women’s portraits through literature, film, documentary and genealogy. There is a secret in a face. Between the surface of the body and the depth of the soul there is an imprint that both conceals and reveals. Also I love to paint!
Selected Solo exhibitions:
2017 – Galleri Lord & Lydia, Gothenburg, SWE
2015 – Tjolöholm Castle, Tjolöholm Gallery, Kungsbacka, SWE
2014 – ”Past is Present” Konstpoolen Art Gallery, Nynäshamn, SWE
2013 – ”Som I Bären Under Edert Hjerta”, Gallery Ullman, Gothenburg, SWE
2010 – The Theater Trixter, Gbg, SWE
2009 – ”The Industry” Västerås Artist Alliance, SWE
2008 – “Lust and Intellect” Bokbinderiet, Köping, SWE
2007 – Gallery Västmanlands Läns Tidning, SWE
2007 – Sagå Gallery, Enköping, SWE
Jury-selected Exhibitions:
2017 – Erotic Art Exhibition, London, England
2017 – Edsvik Art Gallery, Sollentuna, SWE
2017 – Skaraborgsalongen, SWE
2014 – Museum of Västerbotten, Umeå, SWE
2013 – Edsvik Art Gallery, Sollentuna, SWE
2013 – Skådebanan, Julsalong, Västerås, SWE
2006 – Skådebanan, Julsalong, Västerås, SWE
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2016 – PRIMA MATERIA, Hellekis Säteri, Lidköping
2016 – West Pride Art Exhibition, Gothenburg Public library, SWE
2016 – Woman’s Essence – women in contemporary art, Milano, ITALY
2016 – Art and Antiques Fair. Stockholm, SWE
2014 – Gothenburg Public library, Gothenburg, SWE
2014 – Gallery Fribergers Badhus, Sätrabrunn, Sala, SWE
2012 – Canevaz Gallery, Julsalong, Gothenburg. SWE
2012 – ‘De Platsbundna’ The Theater Trixter, Gothenburg, SWE
2011 – KBT Psykologmottagning, Gothenburg, SWE
2009 – Sexy Art Gallery, London, Great Britain, GB
2009 – APW Gallery, New York City, United States of America, USA
2009 – Studiogalerie, Klagenfurt, Austria, AUT
2008 – PridePark Gallery, Stockholm Pride, SWE
2008 – Gallery Enggården, Arvika, SWE
2007 – Sagå Gallery, Julsalong, Enköping, SWE
Purchased from:
– Zonta International (leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy)
– Egmont publishing Art Association
– Eskilstuna Art Association
– Château des Réaux, France, FR
– Sollefteå Art Association
Related Activities:
– I designed beer etiquettes to help spread the awareness of ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in association with LSS omsorgen and Attention Gothenburg. 2017
– Paintings in the pilot ”Vandöda”, swedish horror movie. Director: Petra Revenue, 2012
– Member of BMW Art Group – Blackburn, Markén, Wendelbo, 2011-12
– Lecture about the exhibition ‘De Platsbundna’ at Theater Trixter, Gothenburg 2012
– Art Auction, Galleri Fribergers Badhus, Sätra Brunn 2009
– Panel discussion on the subject “Culture in the city of Västerås”, Västerås 2008
– Lecture about ”Queendom of Colour” at Plaza hotel for members of Rotary, Västerås, 2008
– Article “Royaume de la débauche”, Roomance.fr, 2009
– Article about the exhibition “Lust and Intellect”, Bergslagsbladet 2008
– Article “Angelica Markén – Eyes sensitive to the colour of red”, artist portrait, 2008
– Interview, Tv-Bergslagen, 2008
– Member of The Swedish Artist Alliance (Svenska Konstnärsförbundet) and BUS (Bildupphovsrätt).
Education:
The History of Antiques II, 2015
Silversmith course, Art College, 2015
The History of Antiques I, 2014
Jungian Psychology and Archetypal Studies – C.G Jung, 2013-14
Mälardalen University ”Informativ illustration”, 2000-01
Västerås Art School, 1998-2000
Kantzowska Media Center, ”Communication and Media”, 1995-96
Creative employments:
– Art teacher, Västerås School of Culture, 2007-08
– Art teacher and form teacher, Apalbyskolan, Västerås, 2002-03
– Advertising speaker for local TV-station, TV-Bergslagen, Västmanland 1996
– Advertising speaker at Radio Rix, Västmanland, 1996
– Makeup assistant and Lavalier microphone assistant, Jarowskij Production Company, ”Vänner & Fiender”, 1996
