Agnetha Sjögren at Curious Duke Gallery
Posted on November 21, 2013
The Story concludes our series of solo shows for 2013 with Agnetha Sjögren's 'nice' dogs. Tired of hearing her friends talk about their marvellous pet pooches, Agnetha Sjögren's fear of dogs could lead to only one thing: creating the perfect version of man’s best friend - a 'nice' dog. Explaining that her “dogs don't eat, bark, jump, bite, drool or need to go out for a poop. They sit or stand 'nicely' all day long.” All delivered in an inspired canine package complete with a personalised passport and dog tag. Who said having a pet dog was difficult?
For the perfect dog and a story, you won't find better than a Sjögren dog.
Sjögren's signature comic book series. Known for her Tintin dogs, the vintage comic book pages wind from the tip of the tail to the nose of the dog, keeping intact the text for your reading pleasure. Almost trumping your average pet dog with these communication tactics.
Additionally, Love transports Sjögren to the 1970’s of her childhood reading 'Ung & Kär' with colours defined by an era and rosey glows of first loves.
And of course, the dogs who tell her childhood tales; from her re-found collection of bookmarks consisting of 'Angels, Jesus and Father Christmas' as the handmade folder read, the images are laid out on my Angel in a flush of colour and warmth.
And we can't forget the tale of Chocolate. On this very cold afternoon, take comfort in the story of her Grandmother's secret recipe that Sjögren and her siblings splurged on to warm up in the Swedish winter.
Limited edition prints 40 x 40cm prices at £220, 68 x 68cm at £580, jesmonite dog sculptures £1,850 - £6,200. For information on commissions please email [email protected]
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Now - 6th December
Swedish Glögg Party
Thursday 5th December, 6-9
Curious Duke Gallery
207 Whitecross Street
London
EC1Y 8QP
Free entry
Nearest Tube: Old Street (exit 6 - 2 min walk) Barbican (5mins)
See you soon!- Sinéad