About Stellan Kristiansson
Stellan Kristiansson is born 1972 in a small village close to Malmö in the south of Sweden. When growing up on the country side, close by the sea, he early created a strong relationship with the nature and especially the characteristic’s of Skåne – a wide and open landscape that´s often represented in his abstract landscape paintings.
Painting and graphic design have always been parts of Stellan’s life and profession. After years of working with graphic design and marketing, painting have become more and more important and he is now a full time professional artist.
Word from the artist:
I deconstruct what I see and reassemble it through the lens of my ‘inner eye,’ transforming it into a deeply personal interpretation. My greatest inspiration comes from the patterns and forms in nature—an endless tapestry of hidden symmetries. In places where chaos appears at first glance, I uncover a quiet beauty, which I strive to reflect in my work.
For me, painting is an emotional journey—a way to encapsulate feelings and memories. Just as a scent or a melody can instantly transport you to a moment in time, my paintings serve as gateways to emotions and experiences from my past. My art has found an expression that resonates with many, triggering strong memories and emotions.
I distill objects and landscapes to their essence, stripping away attributes to reveal simplified shapes, colours, and textures. These elements are designed to resonate on a fundamental level, creating an immediate and personal connection.
This reduction invites the observer to complete the image, investing their own emotions and perspectives into the work. It transforms the artwork into a shared experience, forging a subjective bond between the piece and the viewer.
Art is deeply personal, and every observer interprets my work through their own lens. This dynamic inspires me—it makes me curious about the stories that unfold between my work and you. Where does my art take you? What emotions or memories does it awaken? Let’s explore the dialogue my art creates together.
Thanks to my synaesthesia, I experience the world a bit differently. Landscape, sounds, smells, words or emotions become shapes, colours and textures for my ‘inner eye’ – allowing me to add an extra dimension to my paintings.
When growing up, I realised that my way of experiencing the world was a bit different, but shared with many others with synaesthesia. This has shaped my professional career, and turned me to work with graphic design and art.
