Ingela Ihrman talks about her exhibition Frutti di Mare at Malmö Konsthall
The title is in Italian, but to me, Frutti di Mare is something you call a pasta or a pizza where maybe some tinned clams and pre-peeled prawns swim in a sea of cheese. Frutti di Mare in Swedish is related to tutti frutti and Lasse Holm's canneloni macaroni hit. A 90s dream of something tropical to aspire to that might say more about those who long for it than the actual location on the Mediterranean or any other turquoise waters., says Ingela Ihrman about her ongoing exhibition at Malmö Konsthall.
Ingela Ihrman at Malmö Konsthall
Fall 2023, Malmö Konsthall presents the largest exhibition of the internationally recognized Swedish artist Ingela Ihrman to date. With disarming humor and playfulness, Ingela Ihrman's work tackles questions concerning the conditions of one's own existence. By donning sculptural costumes, fabricated by herself, the artist pretends to be someone else; a giant otter giving birth, a blooming giant water lily, a fig splitting in two.
What does it mean to be human? Ingela Ihrman upcoming show at Malmö Konsthall
In a playful way, Ingela Ihrman’s work explores what it means to be human. With humour and sincerity, she lifts questions concerning identity and belonging by looking at different life forms and how we relate to one another. She focuses on strong emotions connected to everyday life, such as lust, longing and loneliness. Where: Malmö Konsthall. Dates: September 30 2023 - January 14 2024.
(Photo: Ingela Ihrman, One Fig, 2020. Video still)
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