Gustaf Tidholm

Artist Statement – Gustaf Tidholm

My work explores the balance between spontaneity and stillness, where color and texture become essential elements to express a world beyond the concrete. Through an intuitive process and dynamic use of acrylics, layers, and diverse tools, I create paintings that invite an emotional experience—a space where the viewer can find both calm and energy.

Rooted in abstract expressionism yet influenced by the fleeting landscapes of nature, my art allows color to lead the way, resulting in pieces that reflect an inner journey. Hints of landscapes, skies, and horizons may emerge but are never fully defined, giving each piece a dual nature—open to interpretation while grounded in a sense of place and atmosphere.

I draw inspiration from artists like Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, and Gerhard Richter, whose work bridges the internal and external. My own style is the result of a self-taught process, shaped by life experiences and a persistent need to create. Being autodidactic has allowed me to develop a personal and unrestricted approach, where each brushstroke and shift in color contributes to a genuine and unique creation.

My paintings are not intended to narrate a specific story or address a particula...

Solo Exhibitions

2025 – Restaurang Parken, Stockholm (13/03–30/04)
2023 – Solna Konsthall, Stockholm (16/08–06/09)
2022 – MINIMALISM – Digital Solo Exhibition, Artworks. se (30/06–30/09)
2022 – Galleri Grip, Stockholm (04/06–09/06)

Group Exhibitions

2024–2025 – Hägernäs Strands Galleri, Stockholm (30/11–22/01)
2024 – Gallery Killgissa, Stockholm (07/06–12/06)
2020 – Brunnsgatan – Office Exhibition, Stockholm

Digital & Special Exhibitions

2023 – Times Square / Broadway, New York – Digital Display with Plogix Gallery (15/11, 3 artworks)
2022 – MONTERO Art Gallery – Gustaf Tidholm and his approach to Abstract Landscapes, Viewing Room, ARTSY. net (08/08–08/09)
2022 – Think Pink! – Online Group Exhibition, Artworks. se (22/01–24/03)