Birgitta Sundström Jansdotter Gävle, Zweden, 1966 Powerful, tough, challenging, tempting and at the same time vulnerable women play the leading role in the works of Swedish born Birgitta Sundström Jansdotter. Virtuous in her use of art, with historical and contemporary pop culture elements. Jansdotter's hybrid paintings tell us stories about the joys and sorrows of human relationships. She places emphasis on the roles and stereotypes women have been traditionally assigned, find themselves in now and should be claiming for themselves in future. Birgitta paints monumental, and with a cheeky wink to the 'normal' rules in painting. Through the hard-edged compositions, minimal pattern, and simplified shapes, the eyes gain the most prominent value. Centralized in the painting and seem to be mirroring the spectator. Often finding recourse in humor, she approaches the subjects combined with the dark side of life, lingering with hope. Missing her native country, she incorporate parts of the swedish mysterious landscape rich in symbols and myths rendered by imagination and her memories.
Jansdotter has exhibited worldwide in museums, galleries and art fairs from South Korea and Hong Kong, England, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. Jansdotter has received two art prices in Sweden. In the Netherlands she has been awarded the Jacob Hartogprijs (2007) and the Cultuurprijs Zuidplas (2017).
2019 EUROPA, Museum de Fundatie/Kasteel de Nijenhuis 2019 Salon 2019, Stedelijk Museum Gouda 2018 Vruchtbare grond, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam 2017 WATER, Museum de Fundatie 2017 “Salon der Geweigerden”, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam 2014 “The Dark side of Beauty”, NOCTURNE, 17okt 2014 - 2feb 2015, Stedelijk Museum Gouda 2009 Museum Gouda 2007 Museum Gouda 2000 Människa.nu, Stockholms Läns Museum (solo) Sweden 1995 Norrbottens Museum, Sweden
Fairs 2011 BLOOOM, Kunstbeurs, Keulen, Duitsland, via Cabinodd Galerie 2009 Affordable ArtFair, Brussel, Belgie via Galerie Noordeinde 2008 2nd Seoul New International Artfair, Seoul, ZuidKorea 2005 Lineart, Gent via Galerie van Duyse 2002 Kunstbeurs Antwerpen, Belgium, via Galerie Atelier Gielen.
Solo and Duo Exhibitions 2017 Kunstenfestival Watou, Belgium, duo 2017 Village Church of Zevenhuizen 2016 ArtTraverse, Bilthoven, duo 2013 Dialogen, Stichting Kunstwerkt, duo, Schiedam 2013 Galerie Katuin, Granada, Spain 2011 Edsvik Konsthall, Stockholm 2011 Galerie Etage, Gorinchem 2011 Firma van Drie, Gouda 2011 Galerie Katuin, Granada, Spain 2010 Gallery Colours, Den Haag 2009 Kunstuitleen, Gouda 2009 Galerie Noordeinde, den Haag 2008 2nd Seoul New International Artfair, Seoul, ZuidKorea 2008 Galerie Mooi, Alkmaar 2008 Pulchri Studio, den Haag, www.pulchri.nl 2007 Galerie Houses of Art, Marbella, Spanje, duo 2005 Galerie van Duyse, Antwerpen 2004 Galerie Atelier Gielen, Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel 2002 Galerie Cygnus, Velp 2001 Galerie Atelier Gielen, Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel 2001 ABF Galleriet, Huddinge 2000 Väsby Konsthall, Upplands Väsby 2000 Bankgirot, Stockholm 2000 Galleri Katarina, Stockholm 2000 Människa.nu, Stockholms Läns Museum 2000 Galleri José Marti, Stockholm 2000 Mikaelikyrkan, Skärholmen 1998 Väsby Konsthall, Upplands Väsby 1995 Galleri Tankarnas Trädgård, Luleå 1994 Galleri Havsöringen, Luleå
Group Exhibitions abroad 2019 NordArt 2019, Budelsdorf, Germany. Together with David Černý, LIU Ruowang and others 2018 NordArt 2018, Büdelsdorf, Germany 2017 Personal Relations, Vicenzia, Italie 2017 SEHNSUCHT, Kunzthuiz, Kasteel Herkenrode, Hasselt, Belgium 2016 Personal Relations, Cello Factory, Waterloo, Londen 2016 Summerexhibition Von Fraunberg Art Gallery, Düsseldorf, Germany 2013 Cognition, Julien Deiss, Anne-Karin Puchner, Birgitta S Jansdotter, von Fraunberg art Gallery, Düsseldorf, Germany 2011 NORDART, Büdelsdorf, Germany 2010 Jubileumsutställning, Edsvik Konsthall, Sollentuna, Stockholm 2010 Viva la Vida, Edsviks Konsthall, Sollentuna, Sweden 2009 HongKong Internationaal Artshow, HongKong, China 2009 Galleria Soonsoo, SEOUL, South Korea 2008 Galleri Infra, Höstsonat, Upplands Väsby, Sweden 2008 Människor-gestalter-porträtt, Galleri Infra, Upplands Väsby, Sweden 2007 Höstsalongen, Edsvik Konsthall, Sollentuna 2007 Insideout, Galleria Lallihome, Varenna, Italy 2006 Camaver Kunsthaus, Lecco, Italy 2006 Camaver Kunsthaus di Simona Cao, Sondrio, Italy 2004 Vårsalongen, Väsby Konsthall, Sweden 2004 Friendship, Edsvik Konsthall, S 2004 Licht, Väsby Konsthall, Upplands Väsby,S 2004 Malmö Konstcentrum, Malmö 2004 Tecken i Tiden ,Edsvik Konsthall 2004 Tempo Nostro, Väsby Konsthall 2003 Galleri Donoso, Stockholm 2006 Aurora, Galleri infra, Upplands Väsby 2006 Tiden, Edsviks Konsthall, Sollentuna 2003 Ung Konst, Väsby Konsthall 2002 Konstfrämjandet, Stockholm 2002 Konstfrämjandet, Stockholm 2001 Människa figur gestalt, Väsby Konsthall 2001 Konst i Tiden, Väsby Konsthall 2001 Höstsalongen, Väsby Konsthall 2000 Nationella Salongen, Väsby Konsthall 2000 Transit, Väsby Konsthall 2000 Instant, Väsby Konsthall 2000 Ljus, Väsby Konsthall 2000 Sommarutställning, Väsby Konsthall 2000 Friendship, Väsby Konsthall 2000 Kvinnor i konsten, Galleri Vilunda 1999 Länskonst, Kvarnen, Söderhamn 1999 50×50, Väsby Konsthall 1999 Nationella Salongen, Väsby Konsthall 1999 Blå, Väsby Konsthall 1998 Mix 98, Väsby Konsthall 1998 25Kx2, Väsby Konsthall 1998 Galleri Mowestor, Stockholm 1998 Julsalongen, Väsby Konsthall 1998 Vårsalongen, Väsby Konsthall 1997 Optimus Art Salong III, Väsby Konsthall 1995 Länskonst, Kvarnen, Söderhamn
Group Exhibitions Netherlands 2006-2020 Voorjaarsalon, Pulchri Studio, The Hague 2006-2020 Najaarssalon, Pulchri Studio, The Hague 2019-2020 WANDERLUST, ArtNomaden, Prinsenkwartier, Delft 2019 ARTNOMADEN XL, de Helena, The Hague 2019 ARTNOMADEN DOLL, Pulchri Studio, The Hague 2019 ARTNOMADEN, Art on the Loose, Firma van drie, Gouda 2019 State of Art, Firma van Drie, Gouda 2017 Jubileumsexpositie, Firma van Drie, Gouda 2017 VM23, WEIB, Arnhem 2016 XXL, Pulchri Studio, The Hague 2016 artgouda, Artist in Rescidence 2015 NOVEMBER, Kunstmaand Ameland 2006- 2013 "Naked", "Portretten", "Klein Formaat", "Zomerexpositie", "Klein Formaat", De brug naar China" in Pulchri Studio, The Hague 2013 PodiumDAK, Geldrop, NOCTURNE 2013 NOCTURNE, Firma van Drie, Gouda 2013 RE: Rotterdam, NOCTURNE 2012 Nocturne, Pulchri Studio, The Hague 2012 5x5x5, Jubileumsexpositie, Firma van Drie, Gouda 2012 Arteryshow, TETEM kunstruimte, Galerie Cabinodd, Enschede 2012 Dreamscape, Tetem Kunstruimte Enschede, via Galerie Cabinodd 2011 Twentebiennale, Hengelo, via Cabinodd Galerie (Together with Banksy, Damien Hirst, David Černý, Atelier van Lieshout and others 2011 Liaison Amsterdam, via Cabinodd Galerie 2010 Ecce Homo, Haagse Kunstkring, (together with Philip Akkerman and others) 2010 Gallery Colours, The Hague 2010 Vreemdgaan, Kunstliefde, Utrecht 2008 Winterexpositie, Galerie Fredriek van der Vlist, Leiden 2008 Zomerexpositie, Galerie Fredriek van der Vlist, Leiden 2008 Huntenkunst, Doetinchem, theme: Sweden 2007 Goudsgoed,Haagweg 4, Leiden 2007 Galerie 10, Utrecht 2006 Talens expositie, Pulchri Studio 2003-2006 "Artica Selecta", "Smaak van de Raad", "Licht valt", "Puurder", Fort met open poort", "Zomerexpo", Kunstmomenten, "BuitenBinnen", "Goudaart", Kunstmomenten, "Finissage" in Stadsgalerie, Gouda 2006 Galerie Koopkunst, Rotterdam 2006 Kunstuitleen, Gouda 2006 Koopkunst, Rotterdam 2005 Het Oude Raadhuis, Aalsmeer 2004 Liefde, De Sigarenfabriek, Delft 2003 Galerie le Pignon, Grootschermer 2003 Galerie Koopkunst, Rotterdam 2001 Galerie Frederiek en Ingrid v/d Vlist, Leiden
Education 2003–2007 Vrije Academie, Den Haag 1995–1996 “Living Workshop” pedagogie, Stockholm 1993–1995 Sunderby Folkhögskola, Kunstpedagogie, 80p Luleå 1993 Beeldhouwen en lithografie, Stockholm 1987–1989 Basisopleiding Beeldende Kunst, Mullsjö Folkhögskola, Mullsjö 1987 Textielbewerking, Insjön 1982–1984 Technische school, Gävle
Awards 2017 Cultuurprijs Zuidplas, NL 2007 Jacob Hartogprijs, NL 1999 Byggnads cultuurprijs, SE 1999 Huddinge stadscultuurprijs, SE
Memberships Member of Pulchri Studio, The Hague Co-founder and member of ARTNOMADEN Kunst Community (17 members) Member of NOCTURNE Kunstenaarscollectief: Birgitta Sundström Jansdotter, Dindi, Henrique van Putten en Marie-Louise Elshout
Collections Collection of Bene Foundation, Germany Collection of Municipality of Zuidplas, The Netherlands Collection of Museum Gouda, The Netherlands Collection of JSO, Gouda The Netherlands Collection of Municipality of Huddinge, Sweden Collection of Municipality of Upplands Väsby Collection of Housing association TomtbergaHuge, Stockholm, Sweden Collection of If insurances, Stockholm, Sweden and private collections in- and outside The Netherlands
Illustrations Naturnära Fritid van Pearl Sjölander, published by Scandinavian Book Publisher
Bibliography 2018The painting “Last Supper”in 150 newspapers and TV-stations in Germany related to the 20 years Jubileum of NordArt2018 2017 Pandora, magazine 2017 Hart van Holland, interview 2017 RTV Slingerland, TV-interview 2017 Omroep Zuidplas, TV-interview 2017 Belgium National TV , "Het Journal" showing "Last Supper" 2013 AD, interview 3/4 page , oct 2013 2013 GLANSmagazine, nov 2013, 5 pages 2013 Radiointerview, (1 hour) Radio Gouwestad door Julius Rijpkema, Gouda feb-maart 2013 2012 Grietje de Heer, TULP magazine, dec 2012, 4 pages 2012 The blind architect, EMPTY KINGDOM, interview Birgitta Sundström Jansdotter, July 6th, 2 2012 Barry Bananas, Interview Birgitta Sundström Jansdotter, Banananasdialogoues aug 21th 2012 Barbora Haviarova ,Birgitta Sundström Jansdotter, Port No.21, okt 2012, Slovakia 2012 Sterren op het doek, (Linda de Mol),TV, jan 2012, 3 million viewers, viewer record. 2012 Radiointerview Radio Zuidplas, 14 jan 2012 2012 Radiointerview Radio Gouwestad, Gouda jan 28, 2012
Catalogs 2019 Europa, Zomerexpo, Museum de Fundatie/Kasteel de Nijenhuis, Zwolle 2019 Nordart 2019, Germany, catalogue 2018 Nordart, Germany, catalogue 2017 Watou Kunstenfestival, Belgie, catalogue 2017 Jubileumscatalouge, Firma Van Drie 10 years 2017 WATER Zomer Expo, Museum de Fundatie, catalogue 2016 NOVEMBER, Kunstmaand Ameland, catalogue 2014 NOCTURNE, De donkere kant van de Schoonheid, Museum Gouda, catalogue 2012 Nocturne, Pulchri Studio, Den Haag, catalogue 2011 NORDART, Büdelsdorf, Duitsland, catalogue 2011 Galerie Katuin, catalogue 2009 Affordable Artfair, Brussel, Belgie, catalogue 2009 HongKong Artfair International Artshow, HongKong, China, catalogue 2008 2nd Seoul New International Artfair, Seoul, Zuid-Korea, catalogue 2006 Tiden, Edsvik Konsthall, Väsby Konsthall, Galleri Infra City, Stockholm, Zweden, catalogue 2006 Camaver Kunsthaus, Italie, catalogue 2005 Lineart, Gent, Belgie, catalogue
Other 2019 Member of Ballotage committee, Pulchri Studio, The Hague 2018 Co-Founder of ARTNOMADEN Fine Art Community, NL 2006 Curator van Tiden in de Edsvik Konsthall, Väsby Konsthall en galleri Infra City, Sweden 2004 Projectleader for exchange between the Netherlands and Sweden. Stadsgalerie in Gouda ,Town hall in Alphen aan den Rijn and Väsby Konsthall in Upplands Väsby. 2003 Curator of the Bienale in Painting in the Väsby Konsthall, Edsvik Konsthall en Galleri Infra City, Sweden. 2003-2008 Member of Exhibition Committee in Stadsgalerie Gouda, NL Member of exhibition committee
Sterren op het Doek, Linda de Mol Hanneke Groenteman gaat op zoek naar de persoon achter het merk Linda de Mol. In het Gooi ontmoet Hanneke Groenteman Linda de Mol. In het prachtige, historische Huis Trompenburgh gaat Hanneke op zoek naar de persoon achter het merk Linda de Mol. Is ze altijd de goedlachse vrouw of kent ze ook een keiharde zakelijke kant? Ook de kunstenaars Nicoline Heemskerk, Emile van Dalen en Birgitta Sundström Jansdotter gaan net als Hanneke op zoek naar Linda. Dit is een herhaling van 3 januari 2012.
