Summer in Stockholm is a compelling spatial study that bridges public architecture and the raw topography of the Nordic landscape. Inspired by Bigert & Bergström’s renowned Solar Egg installation during its residency at the Artipelag museum, this piece deconstructs the relationship between man-made geometry and the fluid Baltic coast.
Petrova thoughtfully balances hard-edged geometric forms with organic, tactile execution. The left quadrant features a structural, multi-faceted network of ochre and gold panels—a direct nod to the sauna’s reflective steel mirrors—softened by a central, atmospheric blue wash.
In deliberate contrast, the right quadrant introduces fluid movement and structural relief. Through a calculated stamping technique and heavy application of crackled paste, the canvas mimics the cellular, moss-covered granite of the Stockholm archipelago. Subtle, minimalist gestures in the blue field evoke the presence of sailboats, anchoring the abstraction in a distinct sense of place.
Specifications:
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the reverse; accompanies a Certificate of Authenticity.
Condition: Finished with a protective, archival matte varnish to preserve texture depth.
Framing: Sold unframed with clean, painted edges, suitable for contemporary float-framing.
Summer in Stockholm is a compelling spatial study that bridges public architecture and the raw topography of the Nordic landscape. Inspired by Bigert & Bergström’s renowned Solar Egg installation during its residency at the Artipelag museum, this piece deconstructs the relationship between man-made geometry and the fluid Baltic coast.
Petrova thoughtfully balances hard-edged geometric forms with organic, tactile execution. The left quadrant features a structural, multi-faceted network of ochre and gold panels—a direct nod to the sauna’s reflective steel mirrors—softened by a central, atmospheric blue wash.
In deliberate contrast, the right quadrant introduces fluid movement and structural relief. Through a calculated stamping technique and heavy application of crackled paste, the canvas mimics the cellular, moss-covered granite of the Stockholm archipelago. Subtle, minimalist gestures in the blue field evoke the presence of sailboats, anchoring the abstraction in a distinct sense of place.
Specifications:
Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the reverse; accompanies a Certificate of Authenticity.
Condition: Finished with a protective, archival matte varnish to preserve texture depth.
Framing: Sold unframed with clean, painted edges, suitable for contemporary float-framing.
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