Andreas Englund

A reoccurring theme in Andreas Englunds´ work is about challenging stereotypes. Mostly recognised is his depicting of the everyday life of an anonymous superhero. The series ranges from the superhero’s first mission as a toddler to being an old man, still struggling with everyday trivialities.

”Some stereotypes are referred to as good and desirable, some stereotypes are referred to as bad or degrading. Degrading stereotypes leads to negative perceptions of what we are able to achieve as persons. But mostly: stereotypes are boring! There’s nothing more uninteresting than a happy person living a perfect life for instance. And that’s why breaking down stereotypes and challenging preconceptions will always be more interesting than to accept them.”

The comical perfectionism in the motifs is the unique feature of the art series.

”Humor is the means by which I make my motifs immediate and accessible. It carries an initial message that grows with the viewer. The manner in which I convey my stories also helps me from being limited either by pretentiousness or banality. On a personal level, it’s a universe where I feel comfortable to share my own mistakes and shortcomings – and handle the stress of not being perfect.”

Education – Artist
2002 – 1 termin sculpture class – Stockholm
2001 – 2 termins oil painting class – Stockholm
1992 – I termin water color class – Falun.

Art and creative Assignments:
Guest curator at ”Artist a day”
Jury member in the Golden Egg (Guldägget) , Print, Outdoor and Ambientl media.
Jury member in Resumé print campaigns.

International creative Awards:
Best of 2013 – Juxtapoz
Eurobest (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
Cannes Lions (3 bronze)
Cannes Young creatives (1 silver)
D&AD (1 silver, 2 annual merits)
Epica (2 silver, 1 bronze)
Webby award nominee

Education – Creative
1998 – 2000 RMI Berghs Creative DRMI
1997 – RMI Berghs Adveritsing design
1996 – RMI Berghs General Advertising
1995 – Owells DTP
1994 – Leadership

2018
MÜNICH – MUCA Museum
CHICAGO – Vertical Gallery

2017
BERLIN – Urban Nation Museum
ESCONDIDO – Distinction Art Gallery

2016
FALUN – Summer exhibition, Ramhuset
MUNKFORS – Summer exhibition

2015
STOCKHOLM – Affordable Art Fair
NEW YORK – Jonathan LeVine”Brotherhood”
TAIPEI – Art Revolution Tai Pei ROCHESTER,
NY & BERLIN – Urban Nation

2014
KÖPENHAMN– Art Copenhagen
STOCKHOLM– Affordable Art Fair
KÖPENHAMN– Oxholm Gallery
BEIJING & HANG ZHOU – Regal Scandinavia
SAN FRANSICSO– 111 Minna Gallery
MILANO– Affordable Art Fair

2013
LEIPZIG– New Work Gallery
MIAMI – Select Fair at Art Basel Miami
STOCKHOLM– Art in the Office
PORTLAND– Breeze Block Gallery
OSLO– Ramfjord Gallery

2012
LOS ANGELES– Show at STOPP LA

2011
STOCKHOLM– Hotel Lydmar

2010
OSLO– Art at Alex

2009
FALUN– Grand Hotel

2008
STOCKHOLM– Liljevachs Spring Saloon show