I try to capture a tangible silence, a stillness, afternoon light and shadows. A mood that passes by unnoticed, or is only occasionally reflected upon in everyday life. In my work, the mood is just as important as what the eye sees

Sofia Fredriksson Born in Uppsala, Sweden, in 1988 Contemporary figurative painter Sofia Fredriksson creates sensitive and atmospheric work set within and around her home in southern Sweden. Her oil paintings feature a range of subjects, from quiet interiors to delicate landscapes and portraits, all rendered in a subtle and muted palette. Light and atmosphere play an integral part to the largely self-taught artist. ”I try to capture a tangible silence, a stillness, afternoon light and shadows. A mood that passes by unnoticed or is only occasionally reflected upon in everyday life. In my work, the mood is just as important as what the eye sees.” In tranquil and intimate interiors, Fredriksson often renders her figures with their backs turned to the viewer, inviting slow contemplation. The artist intends to create art soothing for the mind