Helen Edling – a random archive of works and activities

In hindsight..

Being in the middle of all the Christmas snow in Sweden and the between 10 and 20 minus I am  going through my pics and thoughts about my residency in Barcelona. Realised how much it gave me to be all by myself distanced from my studiowork and my ordinary surroundings to gain some distance and to try and plan upcoming work. The lasting impression and the perhaps new ‘influence’ would be all the patterns everywhere;  the housefacades with amazing decorations, all the mosaic, and patterened tiles. After a few days there my days turned into pattern hunts more than anything else, even if I did squeeze in some museums and a little bit of art watching as well as of course some nice studio time accompanied by the lovely little  Pitchi.

Pitchi being a bit frozen in her pink little jumper cuddling by the radiator in my studio

This residency, as arranged by Carlota Perla, is just the perfect little place to go and get some intense working time, it is totally self guided and for me have just worked absolutely brilliantly! I can wholeheartedly recommend it! Have a look at http://perla337.com/. There is also a interview with me on their blog.

Carlota in her studio which is in the same building as the residency studio.

Me in my studio in the afternoon sun working and me trying to pose for the camera.

and some patterned eyecandy from around town-

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