Lars Widenfalk

Lars Widenfalk (born 31 July 1954) is a Swedish artist who works as a sculptor in Sweden, the Czech Republic and Italy. He is considered to have helped renewed figurative expression in Nordic sculpture. He works with many materials, from bronze, snow and ice. But his main material is stone, usually marble and granite. In recent years, he has also worked with glass. He is married to the Czech artist Alena Matejka. Widenfalk's sculptures evoke a sense of awe and wonder, inviting viewers to explore the harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world. Through his sculptures, he invites us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the intricate wonders that surround us.

Education Widenfalk was born in Sveg, Härjedalen, Sweden.

He studied Archaeology and Art History at Uppsala University, Sweden. Later, he studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts in Oslo (1982–85) focusing on the three dimensional work. He chose Oslo due to a desire to work with figurative sculptures.

An installation Cross My Heart, St. Agostino, Pietrasanta, Italy, in 2011, consisted of twelve rather like sculptures of maidens with their arms crossed over the chest, made of white marble. A similar sculpture of a woman with arms crossed, is Listen to Your Heart, a granite sculpture with a height of 260 cm.

Whether it's a sculpture depicting a figure emerging from a tree trunk or a composition capturing the grace and power of an animal, Widenfalk's artistry invites viewers to contemplate the intricatem relationship between mankind and the environment.

Widenfalk's sculptures have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and art shows worldwide. He has had numerous exhibitions, most in Sweden, but several abroad, mainly in Norway, Denmark, Czech Republic and Italy. Widenfalk is represented in various collections, including the Swedish State Art Council, Göteborgs Art museum, Sundsvalls Museum and House of Parliament in Sweden. Also Norwegian Arts Council and Contemporary Modern Museum in Norway.

Notes and references

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