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Tobias Birgersson

Tobias Birgersson Multimedia sculptor
Contact
Swedish, English, German
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+46 707594492
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A craft enthusiast mastering metal and wood

  • • Tobias is a multimedia craftsman and artist
  • • In 1999 he cofounded LOD Atelier, a gallery and workshop in Stockholm
  • • His creations are part of a long-lasting Swedish tradition

Tobias Birgersson’s pieces in metal and wood are the result of a long practice that started during his school years. “I had the privilege to work with many different crafts and art forms during my 12 years at Stockholm Waldorf school. I experimented with several materials such as clay, paper, textile, metal and wood in different techniques.” Then, after attending Stenebyskolan, where he studied metal and silversmithing, and Konstfack, where he graduated in metal design and craft, Tobias undertook a career as a craftsman and an artist. “The decision to choose applied arts and craft came after a short apprenticeship in blacksmithing at the age of 18 – to me it felt like coming home.” Today Tobias also works as a Senior Lecturer at the Academy of Arts and Design of Gothenburg.

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Works

  • ©Mats Håkansson
  • ©Christian Habetzeder
  • ©Christian Habetzeder
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Photo: ©Mats Håkansson
Wishing Well

This is an installation in which all the components were handcrafted by Tobias Birgersson. The vessel is the chief item.

Photo: ©Christian Habetzeder
Mammalien Protubérances

These bowls are intended to be reminiscent of nipples.

Photo: ©Christian Habetzeder
Mallard

This container was inspired by the mallard duck.

Photo: ©Christian Habetzeder
Answering Pravu III

This container was handcrafted by Tobias Birgersson.

Photo: ©Christian Habetzeder
Toolness of Things

This duo of tools are a hallmark of Tobias Birgersson's work.

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