Sally Kindberg (b. 1970) is from Sweden and studied at Goldsmiths, University of London where she now lives and works. Interested in both high and low brow culture, Kindberg plays on the notion of the tragicomic in a society that is both civilised and ridiculous and she uses this humorous approach acting as a portal that enables us to explore other, more unsavoury emotions. Digging where she stands, it is often Kindberg’s nearby surroundings that take centre stage. A fragment of a frame of life in the city is brought into the limelight and Kindberg uses detailed observations without exposing the individual or the original inspiration for the work. Kindberg’s paintings are predominantly figurative but where the figurative, which is primarily the starting point, becomes peculiarly abstracted. Then, intuitively embracing the unfolding picture, surfaces and shapes pop out, plough through or disappear into the background with the use of vibrant colours. Often highlighted areas stand out to create harmony or tension in the paintings. In resolving the picture planes, Kindberg is looking for a composition which is often a two-sided double take.
Solo exhibitions include LOUNGE, Everyday Mooonday, Seoul (2024); SAGA, Wentrup Gallery, Berlin (2023); CALENDAR at Public Service Gallery, Stockholm (2023); Lay of the Land, Thierry Goldberg, New York (2022); DREAM PALACE, Everyday Mooonday, Seoul (2022); RUSH, DUVE, Berlin (2021); FREEPORT, Peter von Kant, St. Leonards (2021); Queen Aubergine, Four You Gallery, Dubai (2021); Soft Bite, 12 Star Gallery, London (2018); Mugshots, Sally Kindberg + Philadelphia PD, Peter von Kant, London (2014); Hilarious and Hideous at The Hospital Club, London (2008).
Group Exhibitons include Blusher, Art, Makeup, Materiality, Leicester Gallery at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (2025); Art on a Postcard, Summer auction, Berntson Bhattacharjee, London (2025); Clear History, Perrotin, Paris (2025); Paper View II, The Hole, Bowery New York (2024); Tone Poem, The Hole, Los Angeles (2024); Aesthetic Echoes, PLUS-ONE Projects, Antwerp (2024); Smörgåsbord, Berntson Bhattacharjee Gallery, London (2024); SUBLIME MINUTIAE, Exhibition A, New York (2023); Fembot, group show, The Hole, New York (2023); Friends and Family, Thierry Goldberg, New York (2023); BEACH, Nino Mier Gallery, New York (2023); Solidarity, group show, NEXX Asia, Taipei (2023); WOMAN WEARS DAILY, group show curated by Stems Gallery, Volery Gallery, Dubai (2023) and many more.