In Bergrummet, Linn Sjöstedt will present a large-scale ceramic sculpture, where heavy forms melting into one another create a mountain/pile of creams. Pastel tones with a luminous sheen appear to shimmer within the darkness of Bergrummet.

This work continues earlier projects in which the skincare industry has served as a source of inspiration. The creams entice with their textures, colors, and their purported, almost magical effects on the skin—to rejuvenate, smooth, and impart radiance. The pile may appear simple in form, yet it can evoke associations with both indulgence and excess, as well as waste and refuse—a duality that contributes to the interpretation of the work.

Linn Sjöstedt

Linn Sjöstedt is educated at Konstfack in the program for ceramics and glass and works at G-studion in Gustavsberg. In the studio, she builds sculptures in ceramics that remind us of the absurdities of everyday life.

The works often revolve around societal pressures on the individual and everyday dilemmas – such as people’s constant struggle to catch up with themselves, make a career, manage their diet and keep up appearances. The tactile feeling is important and the exploration of different glazes and surfaces in the sculptures is a big part of the work and draws the viewer into her world.

Craft Days

The Craft Days Biennial aims to highlight, strengthen, and increase the visibility of the contemporary craft field in the Västra Götaland region. The event premiered in 2021 and is organised by Konsthantverkscentrum in collaboration with Konstepidemin, the Swedish School of Textiles, Form & Folk, Not Quite, and the Röhsska Museum. Craft Days 2026 at Konstepidemin will take place on 8–10 May, with support from Västra Götalandsregionen, IASPIS, Statens Kulturråd, Form & Folk and ABF Göteborg.