About

In the 90s, she was an immensely influential fashion illustrator, both in Sweden and on the international scene. Since then, through her geometrically constructed paintings and her playful use of color, Watkins (b. 1971) has
come into her own as a tremendously productive generator of peculiar worlds and imagery.
The common thread here is women and the worlds they inhabit. These were also significant
themes for expressionist Sigrid Hjertén – whose great influence on Watkins resulted in a TV
show produced earlier this year. The exhibition also includes a number of works by the
earlier artist. None …