Roland Persson is known for his surrealistic silicone sculptures, which he casts in moulds made of real objects. The combination of dyed silicone mass and casting is stunningly illusory and at the same time both sculptural and painterly. A personal interest in theoretical psychoanalysis is strongly reflected in Persson’s work, with nature often serving as a reflective surface for his subconscious and emotions, as well as a setting for metaphors. Humorous and compassionate works often deal with the affective relationship of humans to nature.
Roland Persson (b. 1963) lives and works in Stockholm. He graduated from the Umeå School of Art in 1993 and continued his studies at the Royal Stockholm School of Art, graduating as a sculptor in 1999. Persson’s work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the Nordic countries, Europe, Russia and Asia, and in Sweden he is also known for his many public works. In Finland, Persson’s works are part of several public collections, including Amos Rex, EMMA Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Wäinö Aaltonen Museum and Turku Art Museum. He is also currently a candidate for the Ars Fennica 2025 Prize.
The exhibition is supported by the Finnish Heritage Agency.
