Svante Gullichsen (FI, 1994) uses photography for a personal challenge with the elements. The landscape is used to unravel his search for the 'mystery' of being human. Alone or with additional models he figures in the surroundings of the Finnish Porvoo archipelago. Winter predominates in that landscape. The light is diffuse, the earth looks soft, silence everywhere. In the warmer periods, when greenery is dominant, the mighty trees still remain silent in dense forests. Together with the flat, clear lakes, they characterize this unspoilt nature. For Gullichsen, this is an ideal place for inspiration, where harmony is created between the pure simplicity of body and mind. His works are staged on the spot and are created without further interventions. Unrest only disappears when the picture is correct.
His works are in fact the result of a performance in often extreme circumstances. Severe cold, sharp rocks, rough trees or soft mosses, they all torment or cherish the vulnerable body. That’s how he looks for who or what is his opponent. It makes a strong demand on his stamina to endure and understand the rough nature with both body and mind.
Gullichsen's works tend towards the well-known interpretations of nature from German Romanticism, like that of Casper David Friedrich (‘Der Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer’, 1818). It also refers to classic Greek mythology, such as his ‘Icarus’ in a white landscape. Further, you’ll recognize something from the Dutch artist Bas Jan Ader (1942-1975), who challenged the elements with similar dedication. Gullichsen's photography testifies to an existential longing for security. The images have an intimate, poetic quality and will remain in your memory for a long time.
Svante Gullichsen lives and works in Helsinki. Works are in, among others, the Finnish State Art Collection and several private collections.
(F&M, 2023)
His works are in fact the result of a performance in often extreme circumstances. Severe cold, sharp rocks, rough trees or soft mosses, they all torment or cherish the vulnerable body. That’s how he looks for who or what is his opponent. It makes a strong demand on his stamina to endure and understand the rough nature with both body and mind.
Gullichsen's works tend towards the well-known interpretations of nature from German Romanticism, like that of Casper David Friedrich (‘Der Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer’, 1818). It also refers to classic Greek mythology, such as his ‘Icarus’ in a white landscape. Further, you’ll recognize something from the Dutch artist Bas Jan Ader (1942-1975), who challenged the elements with similar dedication. Gullichsen's photography testifies to an existential longing for security. The images have an intimate, poetic quality and will remain in your memory for a long time.
Svante Gullichsen lives and works in Helsinki. Works are in, among others, the Finnish State Art Collection and several private collections.
(F&M, 2023)
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Svante Gullichsen
(FI, 1994)
Upcoming exhibitions:
2024 Retrospective at Fotografiska Tallinn
2024 Retrospective at Stockmann Helsinki city center
Exhibitions:
2024 Photo London
2024 Hanging on at Kaffa Roastery, Helsinki
2023 Retrospective at Belfast Exposed
2023 Behind my back at Hellerau – European Centre for the Arts 2022 Hanging on at Mazars Berlin
2022 Hanging on at Hellerau – European Centre for the Arts 2022 Fearless at Hellerau – European Centre for the Arts
2021 Fearless at Helsinki Photo Festival
2021 Hanging on at Valokuvakeskus Nykyaika
2021 Luontoretki at Nastolan Kesänäyttely
2021 Shadow in Light at Galleria Kookos
2019 Helsinki Photo Festival main exhibition
2019 Helsinki Photo Festival Pyhän Birgitan puisto outdoor group exhibition 2018 Generation group exhibition at Jyväskylä art museum
2017 Generation 2017 group exhibition at Amos Anderson art museum
Awards & nominations:
2022 Hellerau residency prize winner
2019 Helsinki Photo Festival best image winner 2019 Helsinki Photo Festival open call winner 2018 Vila talent awards Finnish finalist
2018 Momondo Open World awards finalist
(FI, 1994)
Upcoming exhibitions:
2024 Retrospective at Fotografiska Tallinn
2024 Retrospective at Stockmann Helsinki city center
Exhibitions:
2024 Photo London
2024 Hanging on at Kaffa Roastery, Helsinki
2023 Retrospective at Belfast Exposed
2023 Behind my back at Hellerau – European Centre for the Arts 2022 Hanging on at Mazars Berlin
2022 Hanging on at Hellerau – European Centre for the Arts 2022 Fearless at Hellerau – European Centre for the Arts
2021 Fearless at Helsinki Photo Festival
2021 Hanging on at Valokuvakeskus Nykyaika
2021 Luontoretki at Nastolan Kesänäyttely
2021 Shadow in Light at Galleria Kookos
2019 Helsinki Photo Festival main exhibition
2019 Helsinki Photo Festival Pyhän Birgitan puisto outdoor group exhibition 2018 Generation group exhibition at Jyväskylä art museum
2017 Generation 2017 group exhibition at Amos Anderson art museum
Awards & nominations:
2022 Hellerau residency prize winner
2019 Helsinki Photo Festival best image winner 2019 Helsinki Photo Festival open call winner 2018 Vila talent awards Finnish finalist
2018 Momondo Open World awards finalist
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