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Nils Hint

Uncommon Element

10 September, 2020Editor Leave a Comment

Exhibition Uncommon Element open 12th-30th September 2020. Tobias Birgersson, Rebekah Frank, Sophie Hanagarth and Nils Hint are four international metal Crafters that use Iron as their chosen material. Through this group exhibition they will highlight the material Iron and it´s… Continue Reading →

craft, exhibition, iron, Nils Hint, Rebekah Frank, Sophie Hanagarth, Uncommon Element

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WORK IN PROGRESS @andrew_hayes_studio and I have WORK IN PROGRESS 
@andrew_hayes_studio and I have been working on and off on his Swedish Artist in Residence at @metalartsweden for two years now. 
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Andrew’s residency started with four exhibitions while he was still in the US - Gallery LOD, Leksand Art Hall, Steneby Art Hall and Gallery Sebastian Schildt. 
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Next phase, the actual Visit to Sweden, of Andrews AIR was interrupted by the pandemic. 
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He has now been in Sweden IRL and is now back in North Carolina safe and sound. 
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The last part of the project is our collaboration around three Swedish books
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This is my first sketches of our piece for “ANIARA” by Harry Martinson
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This project has been made possible by collaboration with IASPIS, Mötesplats Steneby, Leksands Folkögskola and many more. 
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@motesplats_steneby  @_steneby_ @lfhsk 
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#artistinresidence #air #andrewhayes #collaboration #tbirgersson #handsketch #redpencil #pencildrawing #aniara #harrymartinson #spacecraft #bookshelf #bookart #spaceart #tobiasbirgersson
WORK IN PROGRESS @andrew_hayes_studio and I have WORK IN PROGRESS 
@andrew_hayes_studio and I have been working on and off on his Swedish Artist in Residence at @metalartsweden for two years now. 
.
Andrew’s residency started with four exhibitions while he was still in the US - Gallery LOD, Leksand Art Hall, Steneby Art Hall and Gallery Sebastian Schildt. 
.
Next phase, the actual Visit to Sweden, of Andrews AIR was interrupted by the pandemic. 
.
He has now been in Sweden IRL and is now back in North Carolina safe and sound. 
.
The last part of the project is our collaboration around three Swedish books
.
This is my first sketches of our piece for “ANIARA” by Harry Martinson
.
This project has been made possible by collaboration with IASPIS, Mötesplats Steneby, Leksands Folkögskola and many more. 
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@motesplats_steneby  @_steneby_ @lfhsk 
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#artistinresidence #air #andrewhayes #collaboration #tbirgersson #handsketch #redpencil #pencildrawing #aniara #harrymartinson #spacecraft #bookshelf #bookart #spaceart #tobiasbirgersson
WORK IN PROGRESS @andrew_hayes_studio and I have WORK IN PROGRESS 
@andrew_hayes_studio and I have been working on and off on his Swedish Artist in Residence at @metalartsweden for two years now. 
.
Andrew’s residency started with four exhibitions while he was still in the US - Gallery LOD, Leksand Art Hall, Steneby Art Hall and Gallery Sebastian Schildt. 
.
Next phase, the actual Visit to Sweden, of Andrews AIR was interrupted by the pandemic. 
.
He has now been in Sweden IRL and is now back in North Carolina safe and sound. 
.
The last part of the project is our collaboration around three Swedish books
.
This is my first sketches of our piece for “ANIARA” by Harry Martinson
.
This project has been made possible by collaboration with IASPIS, Mötesplats Steneby, Leksands Folkögskola and many more. 
.
@motesplats_steneby  @_steneby_ @lfhsk 
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#artistinresidence #air #andrewhayes #collaboration #tbirgersson #handsketch #redpencil #pencildrawing #aniara #harrymartinson #spaceart #tobiasbirgersson
“SHARING IS CARING II” Ongoing exhibition duri “SHARING IS CARING II”
Ongoing exhibition during the FERROUS Festival in Hereford. Until April 7th. 
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Here’s my answer to Pravu Mazumdar’s curatorial question.
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Pravu: 
"What does it mean to create objects from the standpoint of force, rather than that of a form, a content, a material? What does it mean to create objects with the specific purpose of displaying their force and impact, which can materialise as their performative function?”

Tobias:
“When I can recognize a hint of a symbolic purpose in my objects, where no specific practical use can be discerned, this is when they become loaded with a personality and begin to live. The performative function is then enhanced by the context I choose to place them in e. g. gently wrapped in an old suitcase or placed on an altarlike pedestal. By being liberated from the practical function, an object attains a new kind of value and exudes the force of a tool in the fourth dimension.”
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Photo credit @christianhabetzeder 
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Art by @tbirgersson •
@ferrousfestival @herefordanvils @hdk_valand @konsthantverkscentrum @universityofgothenburg @_steneby_ 
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#pravumazumdar #tobiasbirgersson #curatorialquestions #suitcase #maker #forged #fourthdimention #sharingiscaring #ferrous #ferrousfestival2022 #forged #tool #toolness #instacraft #exhibition #hereford #photo #christianhabetzeder
#metalartsweden #hereford #herefordshire #uk #sweden #art
“SHARING IS CARING II” Ongoing exhibition duri “SHARING IS CARING II”
Ongoing exhibition during the FERROUS Festival in Hereford 
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Here’s my answer to Pravu Mazumdar’s curatorial question.
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Pravu: 

"What does it mean to create objects from the standpoint of force, rather than that of a form, a content, a material? What does it mean to create objects with the specific purpose of displaying their force and impact, which can materialise as their performative function?”

Tobias:

“When I can recognize a hint of a symbolic purpose in my objects, where no specific practical use can be discerned, this is when they become loaded with a personality and begin to live. The performative function is then enhanced by the context I choose to place them in e. g. gently wrapped in an old suitcase or placed on an altarlike pedestal. By being liberated from the practical function, an object attains a new kind of value and exudes the force of a tool in the fourth dimension.”
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Photo credit @christianhabetzeder 
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Art by @tbirgersson •
@ferrousfestival @herefordanvils @hdk_valand @konsthantverkscentrum @universityofgothenburg @_steneby_ 
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Coffer by @koffertmannen 
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#pravumazumdar #tobiasbirgersson #curatorialquestions #suitcase #maker #forged #fourthdimention #sharingiscaring #ferrous #ferrousfestival2022 #forged #tool #toolness #red #exhibition #hereford #photo #christianhabetzeder
#koffertmannen
SHARING IS CARING II I am participating as @meta SHARING IS CARING II 
I am participating as  @metalartsweden Faculty- exhibiting during FERROUS FESTIVAL 2022• @herefordanvils @ferrousfestival 
Sharing is Caring II 

Main festival weekend 25 – 27 March 2022 
Selected exhibitions open until 3 April 2022

This international exhibition showcases work by 11 artists from Sweden, Estonia, USA and UK, made in response to a philosophical question presented to the participants by Pravu Mazumdar, a scholar and writer of Indian origin, now based in Germany. 

The works on show explore the boundaries between art and craft, materiality and ideas, functionality and creativity, through the physical act of applying force to metal. Each artist has also created a written response to Pravu’s provocation. 

Artwork credit @tbirgersson 
Photo credit @christianhabetzeder 

@hereford_city_life @herefordarts @herefordarts @hdk_valand @universityofgothenburg 
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#ferrousfestival #artistblacksmithing #herefordcitylife #herefordanvils #blacksmithing #getoutgetinspired #herefordarts #forgedmetal #tobiasbirgersson
”CONTACT” Last chance to visit my Uppsala exhi ”CONTACT” Last chance to visit my Uppsala exhibition at Gallery Kaleido.
Closes at 16.00 when I start the take down. @kaleido.konsthantverk 
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Objects on the picture “9th Inning” series.
Forged Steel and Official Baseball Bat. @tbirgersson 
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Photo by Christian Habetzeder @christianhabetzeder 
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#baseballart #baseballism #baseballlife #forged #schmiede #stahl #fire #art #gallery #objectart #9thinning #iron #kaleidokonsthantverk #tobiasbirgersson #metalartsweden
”CONTACT” Last chance to visit my Uppsala exhi ”CONTACT” Last chance to visit my Uppsala exhibition at Gallery Kaleido.
Closes at 16.00 when I start the take down. @kaleido.konsthantverk 
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Object on the picture “9th Inning” 
Forged Steel and Official Baseball Bat. @tbirgersson 
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Art photo by Christian Habetzeder @christianhabetzeder 
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Modell @matsbirgersson 
#baseballart #baseballism #baseballlife #forged #schmiede #stahl #fire #art #gallery #objectart #9thinning #iron #kaleidokonsthantverk #tobiasbirgersson #metalartsweden
”CONTACT” Last chance to visit my Uppsala exhi ”CONTACT” Last chance to visit my Uppsala exhibition at Gallery Kaleido.
Closes at 16.00 when I start the take down. @kaleido.konsthantverk 
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Object on the picture “9th Inning” 
Forged Steel and Official Baseball Bat. @tbirgersson 
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Photo by Christian Habetzeder @christianhabetzeder 
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#baseballart #baseballism #baseballlife #forged #schmiede #stahl #fire #art #gallery #objectart #9thinning #iron #kaleidokonsthantverk #tobiasbirgersson #metalartsweden
’9th Inning’ a Hot forged steel piece, handle ’9th Inning’ a Hot forged steel piece, handle made from a Louisville Slugger baseball bat. The piece is gently resting in the arms of the model. Shown during ongoing exhibition CONTACT at @kaleido.konsthantverk 
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-9th Inning by @tbirgersson 
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-Photo by @christianhabetzeder @varjedagbilden 
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-Model @matsbirgersson @matsbirgersson6741 @chili_mackor_och_andra_bilder_ 
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#tobiasbirgersson #photography #9thinning #hotforged #maker #artpiece #gallery #galleryart #metalartsweden #louisvilleslugger #steel #kaleidokonsthantverk #uppsala #exhibition #contact
”CONTACT” with my father printed larger than l ”CONTACT” with my father printed larger than life. 
ongoing Exhibition at @kaleido.konsthantverk 
Uppsala, Sweden, until March 5. 
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@matsbirgersson is holding my forged piece 9th Inning - Steel and half a Baseball bat. 
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Incredible Photo by @christianhabetzeder 
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#kaleidokonsthantverk #khvc #tobiasbirgersson #gallery #galleryart #9thinning #baseball #baseballbat #blacksmith #forged #metalartsweden #artphotography #christianhabetzeder #photo #art
All of my pumpkins are made in close collaboration All of my pumpkins are made in close collaboration with this man - dear friend, crafter extraordinaire and one of the main reasons that I became a maker. 
……Yesterday I finally got to drive Wolfgang Bremer to Uppsala and @kaleido.konsthantverk the city was at it’s best behavior, Sunny and crisp. 

I am so grateful to have been working with this wonderful man since the mid 1980s. 
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@kaleido.konsthantverk  @kremerpigmente @konsthantverkscentrum 
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#kaleidokonsthantverk #wolfgangbremer #tobiasbirgersson #goldleaf #gourd #gourdart #maker #craft #gold #gallery #master #crafter #metalart #geek #pigment
These Gourds are the result of a collaboration wit These Gourds are the result of a collaboration with my dear friend Wolfgang Bremer. We have been working together off and on since we met during the mid 1980s. 
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This one is named “Graphite Head” and is also a part of my ongoing exhibition at Gallery Kaleido in Uppsala. 
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The red pigment is hand ground cinnabar stone and the metallic head is ground Graphite stone from the north of Sweden. 
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@kaleido.konsthantverk @konsthantverkscentrum
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#tobiasbirgersson #kaleidokonsthantverk #graphite #cinnabar #red #gourds #gourdart #maker #craft #gallery #galleryart #craft #exhibition #wolfgangbremer #kremer
My father has been an essential part of this exhib My father has been an essential part of this exhibition of mine at @kaleido.konsthantverk 

Mats has helped me with:
-Modeling in Studio (but naked)
-wrapping and packing 33 Art pieces and photos 
-Going for endless and adventurous walks in the wild with @tem_birgersson 
-Onsite support during the exhibition setup. 

In short @matsbirgersson6741 has been invaluable to me and the production of “Contact” the exhibition from beginning to end. 

THANK YOU 🙏 
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Photo Art  by @christianhabetzeder 
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Gourd Art in Collaboration with Wolfgang Bremer Crafter extraordinaire 
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#father #matsbirgersson #kaleidokonsthantverk #uppsala #maker #exhibition #gourdart #photographer #graphite #gourds
’CONTACT’ Exhibition opening today 11.00 - 16. ’CONTACT’ Exhibition opening today 11.00 - 16.00 at @kaleido.konsthantverk The show will stand until the 5th of March. 
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Photo by @christianhabetzeder 
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wood workshop use by @jack_of_old_trades 
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@konsthantverkscentrum @metalartsweden 
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#tobiasbirgersson #toolnessofthings #kaleidokonsthantverk #maker #mixedmedia #metalart #metalartsweden #art #artteacher #forged #steel #hotforged #blacksmith #schmiede #isen #kunst
See you all tomorrow in Uppsala. “Contact” Ex See you all tomorrow in Uppsala. 
“Contact” Exhibition setup almost done some loose ends to tie up, literally, after that it’s all finished and ready to for opening on Saturday 11.00 - 16.00.
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The exhibition will stand until March 5….
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@kaleido.konsthantverk 
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Beautiful photograph as usual by @christianhabetzeder 
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Handle made at @jack_of_old_trades beautiful lathe. 
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@konsthantverkscentrum 
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#kaleidokonsthantverk #tobiasbirgersson #contact #gourd #maker #tool #art #metalart #jackofalltrades #wood #woodhandle #red #uppsala #swedishcraft
“Contact” Exhibition setup almost done some lo “Contact” Exhibition setup almost done some loose ends to tie up, literally, after that it’s all finished and ready to for opening on Saturday 11.00 - 16.00.
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The exhibition will stand until March 5….
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@kaleido.konsthantverk 
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Beautiful photograph as usual by @christianhabetzeder 
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Handle made at @jack_of_old_trades beautiful lathe. 
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@konsthantverkscentrum 
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#kaleidokonsthantverk #tobiasbirgersson #contact #gourd #maker #tool #art #metalart #jackofalltrades #wood #woodhandle #red #uppsala #swedishcraft
‘CONTACT’ Upcoming exhibition Saturday 11.00-1 ‘CONTACT’ Upcoming exhibition Saturday 11.00-16.00 at @kaleido.konsthantverk 
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Last item to pack into the car…. How to go about it without ruining it…
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1000X1000 mm print by @christianhabetzeder 
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Modell @matsbirgersson6741 
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#kaleido #kaleidokonsthantverk #tobiasbirgersson #contact #maker #exhibition #forged #artphotography #gallery #craft #metalart
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