Per-Olof Swedmark

Adorned Dirt -

My artistic philosophy is built on contrasts: the beautiful and the dirty, the feminine and the urban. I call it Adorned Dirt – a union of women and graffiti.

I create collages on canvas where graffiti, torn posters, and female portraits meet in a raw yet playful style. My works are characterized by female figures wearing a scribbled crown – my signature. Every woman deserves a crown.

Each painting is composed of black-and-white photographs of women and graffiti impressions from electrical boxes and urban surfaces. I tear, fold, cut, and glue the materials by hand – a physical process that gives the work both structure and tension. Fragments of Malmö’s poster culture – often torn-down street posters – are always used in the background and often in the central layers of the piece. Some works are partially colored with spray paint, while others remain black and white to preserve a more minimal expression.

My primary focus is original works on canvas, but I also create fine art prints, reinterpret classical portraits in the Adorned Dirt style, and experiment with sculptural forms.

Feel free to get in touch if you're curious about a purchase, a custom portrait, or simply want to learn more.

Best regards,
Per-Olof

Independent artist exploring the intersection of street art and pop art.

2019 - Gallerinatten Malmö.

2020 - Scandic Malmen Stockholm Okt- Jan 2021 - Inställt pga Covid 19.

2021 - Qoffee - Kafé/Kontorshotell i Malmö

2022
Burlövs medborgarhus
Påskrundan i Sölvesborgs kommun under arrangemanget konstexplosion i Slottslängorna
Jurybedömd utställning -Malmö Kommunanställdas Konst- och Kulturförening) - Malmö Rådhus

2023 - Österlen/påskveckan - Lillhuset Gårdsbutik, café & hantverk

2025
Gallerihelgen i Malmö - samlingsutställning
Konstvandring i Limhamn
Luftkastellet - samlingsutställning