Nature as a Sculptor

An identity in flux

These rocks have been standing on the island of Gotland for more than 400 million years, and they’ll probably be there for a very long time after you and I have passed on. But even though they seem frozen in time, they do change all the time. The wind, the sand and the sea are all affecting its physical appearance. The people that venture to this part of the world create their own memories and stories about these sea stacks; this, too, changes them.

Exploderande rauk på Fårö en solig vårdag
Närbild av fossil från Fårö, Gotland
Beige blank sten med fossiler från Gotland
Exploderande raukar på Fårö, Gotland
Närbild av fossil på Gotland
Liten grå sten med många små fossiler från Gotland
Exploderande rauk på Fårö, Gotland
Röd och grön fossil i sten på Gotland
Röd och grön fossil från Gotland mot vit bakgrund

A geological history map

I have travelled to different parts of Gotland to make photographs of the various rock formations since 2018. Accompanying the bursted rocks are close-up images of the different textures, forms and fossils of the rocks, creating a map of the island and a tour of its geological history. My goal with this project is to make people aware of the beauty the nature of Gotland holds, and hopefully invoke a sense of wanting to preserve it in a time when our environment is in a critical state.

A small part of this project was exhibited in Stockholm at JUSTE Gallery 2-4th of December 2022, and at SCOPE Art Fair in Miami Beach 29th of November - 4th of December 2022.

Ensam rauk vid havet på Gotland
Närbild på Gotländsk fossil
Liten beige sten med fossil som ser ut som en hand
Coastal rock formation by the sea
Close-up of rocky texture with layers and a central circular pattern.
Close-up of textured gray rock with shiny, smooth surface
A coastal scene featuring a tall, weathered limestone sea stack rising from the shoreline, surrounded by smaller rocks. The sea is calm with gentle surf, and the sky is overcast, giving a muted, earthy color palette.
Close-up of layered rock texture with gray and white tones
A smooth beige stone with a gray streak on a light background.
Limestone sea stack on a rocky beach with ocean background
Fossilized shell embedded in rock
A light-colored rock with a smooth surface and a darker band running across it, isolated on a gray background.
Limestone rock formations by the sea with a clear sky
Close-up of a textured, cracked rock surface with shades of gray and white, featuring mineral deposits and small patches of yellow and black.
A close-up image of a smooth, irregularly-shaped rock with a speckled surface, featuring various shades of gray and some orange and black mineral deposits.
Rock formations in a calm sea, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of a textured stone surface with faded red paint markings.
Polished multicolored marble stone with red, green, and white patterns on a light gray background.
Black and white photo of sea cliffs with waves crashing
Close-up of textured stone surface with layers and cracks
A smooth beige stone with a circular indentation on one side against a plain background.
Rock formations emitting steam on a barren landscape under a clear sky.
Close-up of a rocky surface with textured and irregular shapes, featuring shades of brown, gray, and white, possibly indicating a natural geological formation or weathered limestone.
A smooth, wet gray and brown rock on a white background.
Waves crashing against rocky shore with scattered pebbles on an overcast day.
Close-up of a rough, textured rock surface with white and gray mineral deposits and patches of lichen.
A smooth, round gray limestone pebble with a fossil imprint on its surface.
Large rock formation on a barren, rocky landscape by the sea under a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a rock surface with embedded fossils.
3D-printed ceramic object with textured surface and brown glaze
Close-up of a textured rock with white and dark brown mineral deposits, partially wet.
A glossy, dark-colored rock with a smooth surface, featuring brown and white streaks, displayed against a plain background.
Close-up of textured rock surface with layered patterns
Polished red jasper gemstone against a plain background
Close-up of a porous, weathered limestone rock surface
Gray stone with small holes and indentations on a light background.
Close-up view of a textured surface featuring white and gray mineral formations, possibly resembling marble or fossilized coral structures.
A marble sculpture of Hermes' head, partially eroded, with visible texture and color variations on the surface.
Close-up of gray marble texture with natural veining
A light gray stone with dark spots on a plain background.
Close-up of a cracked and weathered stone surface with a rough texture and various shades of gray.
Polished jasper stone with multicolored patterns and a glossy finish
Close-up of natural rock surface with embedded fossils and textured patterns.
Close-up of a wet, textured rock with a rough surface against a plain background.
Close-up of white textured rock surface with black markings.
Polished stone with smooth surface and mixed colors, including white, brown, and dark green hues, placed against a plain gray background.
Close-up of a textured rock surface with white mineral formations and small patches of orange lichen.
Close-up of a smooth, glossy rock with mixed black and white colors.
Close-up of fossilized shell embedded in a rocky surface
Smooth light brown rock with circular fossil imprint on gray background
Close-up of textured stone surface with visible cracks and patterns
Polished multicolored stone with smooth surface on white background
Fossilized shell embedded in rock surface
Colorful polished stone with red, black, and white patterns on a light gray background.
Close-up of textured rock surface with cracks and layers.
Smooth round stone with green and brown markings
Fossilized dinosaur footprint in rock surface
Red and white polished stone with shiny surface
Close-up of layered rock surface with gray and white tones
Smooth beige stone with gray veins on a white background
Close-up of cracked stone surface with a gray and white marbled texture.
A smooth, wet, multicolored rock with a glossy surface on a plain background.
Marble rock surface with visible fossil imprint and veins
Jade bi disc with a circular center, carved from pale green jade with smooth surface and slight translucency.
Close-up of textured gray rock surface with white mineral deposits.
Smooth, oval-shaped rock with light brown and beige coloration, isolated on a light gray background.
Close-up of a rock surface with small, clustered white and gray barnacles and lichen growth.
A multicolored quartz pebble with a rough surface texture.
Close-up of textured rock surface with layered patterns
Rounded granite rock with orange and black speckles.
Fossil embedded in gray rock surface, showing ribbed, organic pattern.
Smooth, colorful gemstone with red, orange, and beige patterns on a white background.
Close-up of a rough, textured limestone surface with small holes and surrounding rocks.
Polished brown rock with multicolored speckles on a gray background.
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