Last week, we were pleased to announce that as many as 4,135 people applied for the 2023 Spring Fair, which is a new record. The Spring Salon jury has now convened and selected 159 artists who will be represented by 298 works.
As in previous years, women dominate, both among applicants and in the selection. Of those admitted, 89 are women and 70 are men. The age range is wide, the youngest being 18-year-old Miles from Bromma and the oldest being 89-year-old Per Torvald from Arkelstorp. The average age of those admitted and those applying was 52. The selected artists live all over the country, from Ystad to Råneå, from Färjestaden to Åsa.
As usual, the selection includes a mix of techniques, ranging from painting, drawing and sculpture to installation, video and AI-generated art. Painting is the most common technique, including mixed media painting, bringing the total to 131 entries. Sculpture and drawing are tied for second place with 35 works each.
This year's jury consisted of art historian Isabella Nilsson, artist Jockum Nordström, and jury chairman Isak Nilson, deputy director of the Liljevalchs art gallery. The 2023 Spring Salon opens on 24 February and runs until 23 April.