Kai Eriksson

I am a self-taught painter with a profound fascination for abstract art, particularly the dynamic interplay between shapes and color surfaces. Inspired by American abstract expressionists such as Clyfford Still and the lyrical stylings of Mark Rothko, I seek to achieve a delicate balance where color fields engage in a dialogue or opposition, resulting in works that are both simple and captivating.

My artistic journey revolves around a key dimension: the exploration of tension in simplicity versus complexity. Striving to avoid the pitfalls of uninteresting simplicity or overwhelming content, I aim to strike a harmonious balance. Another captivating aspect of my work is the exploration of the relationship between representability and non-representability in abstract art. Rather than outright denial, I view abstract art as an opportunity to navigate the boundaries and tensions between representation and non-representation.

Echoing the sentiment that the division between abstract and realistic art is more about varying intensities than rigid categories, I approach my paintings with this nuanced perspective. Often, I take an existing landscape as my starting point, deliberately distancing the expression to challenge the viewer's perce...