BIO
Erik Sandell (born 1967 in Linköping, Sweden) is a Swedish figurative painter based near Ystad.
His works have been exhibited in a number of museums and galleries across the country.
Erik’s images reveal a fascination with light, atmosphere and beauty. Working from spontaneous photo snapshots and memories gathered in daily life, he often paints scenes catching human figures in everyday moments, sometimes implying hidden stories.
Although a realistic painting, his aim is not to depict reality, but rather to use what he sees to create something new and unseen.
“I’m trying to express the deep sense of mystery and wonder I often feel as a human in this strange world.”
CV
Born 1967 in Sweden
Lives and works at Kabusa, near Ystad, Sweden
EDUCATION
Klassiska Konstskolan, Stockholm, Sweden
BsC Marketing Communication, Uppsala University and Stockholm University (DIHR), Sweden
SOLO EXHIBTIONS
2025, Konstrundan Österlen, SandellArt, Köpingsberg, Sweden
2024, Konstrundan Österlen, SandellArt, Köpingsberg, Sweden
2022, Måleri, Wäsby Galleri, Wäsby Gård, Torshälla, Sweden
2021, Måleri, Wäsby Galleri, Wäsby Gård, Torshälla, Sweden
2020, Måleri, Wäsby Galleri, Wäsby Gård, Torshälla, Sweden
2010, Shackleton, Galleri Hagman, Stockholm, Sweden
2010, Porträtt, Ericssongalleriet, Ericssons huvudkontor, Stockholm, Sweden (2010)
2009, Ögonblick, Galleri Greger, Stockholm, Sweden
2000, Akvareller, Åkersberga sjukhus, Åkersberga, Sweden
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025, Höstsalongen, Museum Gösta Werner, Simrishamn, Sweden
2024, Höstsalongen, Museum Gösta Werner och Havet, Simrishamn, Sweden
2024, Österlen Syds samlingsutställning, Örums bygata 40, Örum, Sweden
2023, Höstsalongen, Museum Gösta Werner och Havet, Simrishamn, Sweden
2023, Österlen Syds samlingsutställning, Galleri 1, Bollerup, Sweden
2009, Salongen, Ebelingmuseet, Torshälla, Sweden