Leif Ericson – From art comes the joy of life

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Leif Ericson

“It's like an adventure to let the picture emerge on the white canvas, to outline the motif with a charcoal pencil, and then let the picture become a playground for color, rhythm, and imagination. Every time is an equally exciting experience.” - Leif Ericson

Leif Ericson was born in 1927 in Mölndal. His father, an employee at the Papyrus paper mill, often brought paper home for his son, who began drawing and painting at an early age.

During his studies at the School of Arts and Crafts in Gothenburg from 1946 to 1949, he saw Endre Nemes's major exhibition at the Gothenburg Art Hall in 1948. The exhibition deeply impressed him and led him to apply to the Valand School of Fine Arts, where Nemes was a professor.

His time at Valand from 1950 to 1955 was decisive for Ericson's continued creative development. In an artist collective known as "Kåken," spontaneous trad jazz jams emerged with Leif Ericson on drums, forming the "Landala Original Red Hot Stompers." The same circle established the artist-driven Gallery 54, which is still run by new generations today.

Ericson also embarked on study trips to, among other places, England, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. His travels in Europe became a significant source of inspiration; he encountered colorful and imaginative carnival processions in the medieval town of Binche in Belgium, visited magical puppet theater performances in Czechia, and enjoyed jazz. All these impressions were gathered and later processed in his studio.

Bukowskis has been entrusted to sell 65 selected pieces from the estate of Leif Ericson.

Auction online: January 19-28

Viewing: January 23-26, 11 am - 5 pm CET, Berzelii Park 1, Stockholm

Collection: No collection from Arsenalsgatan 2, from January 31st you can collect your item at Västberga Allé 3

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