STATEMENT
Through my art, I seek to evoke thoughts about existence, identity, and the self in relation to the surrounding world. My artistic work is deeply influenced by my upbringing in the forests of Småland and is rooted in a profound sense of wonder, frustration, and curiosity about humanity and our relationship to the world around us, to each other, and to ourselves.
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I have a fondness for magical realism and enjoy creating dreamlike environments that invite the viewer to pause and reflect on time and space, dream and reality, time and the soul. My motifs emerge where playfulness and harmony meet seriousness.
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Inspired by the naïve folk art tradition of bonadsmåleri (which I also teach), I have limited my palette to the earth pigments yellow ochre, red ochre, umber, as well as Prussian blue and titanium white. I use thistle oil or egg yolk as my only painting medium. The limited palette and earth pigments create harmony among the colorful works. This non-toxic technique feels good both for my own health and for the environment.
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Julia Kabell is a multidisciplinary artist and illustrator based in the woods of Unnaryd in Halland county. Apart from two years of studies at the art graphics- program at Östra Grevie folk school she is self educated and has had creation as a passion through her whole life. Julia primarily works in eggtempera, oil and graphite, but also use watercolour as well as digital means of expression.
EXHIBITIONS
Galleri Scandinavia, Göteborg (jury) 24
Hylte Konst & Hantverksrunda 2016-2025
Vägs ände, Larv (solo) 24
Hallands Konstrunda, Skavböke skola 24 & 25
Jag ser dig nu, Kiviks Konsthall, (grupp) 24
Ateljé Blocking, Tibro (solo) 24
Kiviks vintersalong, Kiviks Konsthall, (jury) 23
Hallands vårsalong, Hallands konstmuseum, (jury) 23
Flaménska Borås with artist Eva Fluur Jonson, (duo) 2023
Hylte Konst & Hantverksrunda, 2023
Malung Bibliotek (solo), 2023
Galleriet Forum (solo) Hyltebruk 2022
Folkets Hus (duo) with artist Elisabeth Dahlgren, Varberg 2022
Hallands Vårsalong (jury) Hallands konstmuseum 2022
Konstrundan Forum, Hylte, 2021
Art of Living, 2019
POP UP Galleri Halmstad 2019
Hallands Vårsalong (jury) Mjellby konstmuseum, 2019
Hylte Konst och Hantverksrunda, 2014-2019
Nu Vi Här, Immanuelskyrkan, 2018
Galleri Underverket, Malmö 2016
Insikt Utsikt, Limhamns konsthall 2014
Dröm/Storm, Galleri S.t Gertruds i Malmö 2013
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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
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2 years of studies at the Graphic & Art- program at Östra Grevies Folkschool
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Working as a guide and a tutor in eggtempera- painting at Unnaryds Bonadsmuseum.
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Freelancing illustrator and graphic designer
REPRESENTED
- Mjölby municipality, fine art print
- Galleri Mats Bergman, digital gallery
- Halmstad municipality, oilpainting
- Malung- Sälens municipality, oilpainting
- Borås konstförening, oilpainting​
- Varbergs konstklubb, oilpainting
- Halmstad municipality, oilpainting
MEMBERSHIPS
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Konst i Halland
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Konstliv Halland
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KC Väst
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Hylte konst & hantverksrunda
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Bildupphovsrätt Sverige
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Illustratörcentrum
JULIA
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Julia was born and raised in the woods of the eastern outskirts of Halland county in southern Sweden. Coming from an outdoor and a 'cultural family', it's not strange that nature is a constant source of inspiration within her work.
As a child whenever she was not out on a hike in the woods with her siblings, Julia was found at her desk with a pencil in her hand.
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After many years of traveling Julia did two years at the art- graphic program at Östra Grevies Folkschool outside of Malmö. The studies were focused on learning different reproduction- techniques as well as finding your own personal imagery.
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In 2015 Julia moved back to a house by the lake in the woods near Unnaryd, were she started her own firm as an illustrator and artist. Since then she has been taking commissions within visual communication parallel with working with her own practice.
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