Beata "Bea" Szenfeld, born December 23, 1972, in Poland, is a popular Swedish-Polish fashion designer.
The Young Swedish Design exhibition and Bea Szenfeld’s Haute Papier have proven to be major draws for visitors to Sara Kulturhus and Skellefteå Konsthall.
– These exhibitions have been incredibly popular, says Anna-Karin Larsson, curator.
Skellefteå Konsthall is hosting an artist talk featuring Bea Szenfeld, moderated by Karin Kakan Hermansson.
–The artist talk is already fully booked, and we have a waiting list, says Larsson with evident satisfaction.
– This has never happened before.
– After the summer, we will calculate the total number of visitors and expect to set a new attendance record.
– Bea Szenfeld’s high profile, thanks to her appearances in various media, has attracted a wide audience, from fashion enthusiasts to casual viewers. Young Swedish Design (Ung Svensk Forms), with its diverse range of works, has also resonated strongly with visitors.
Bea Szenfeld and Alice Bah Kuhnke, wearing an outfit made from jeans by Myrorna, designed by Bea Szenfeld, arrive at the Elle-Gala.
Mårten Malmnäs and his innovative project Plate Pal are showcased at this year's Young Swedish Design exhibition!
Plate Pal - is a product family that helps the user understand their individual reactions to what they eat.
a "Bea" Szenfeld is known for her artistic, experimental creations in unusual materials and contexts, straddling the line between clothing and art.
On Saturday, August 24, Bea Szenfeld's exhibition, Haute Papier, will be expanded to include her poignant piece, Station 5, a powerful exploration of grief after the loss of a child. Over several years, she has meticulously crafted sixty paper babies. Additionally, her groundbreaking art installation, "At Least We Have Dogs," will be unveiled for the first time. Constructed from vast quantities of formatted paper and countless meters of delicate thread, this is Szenfeld's largest artwork to date.
– We're thrilled to take full advantage of Skellefteå Konsthall's space now that the Young Swedish Design exhibition is concluding, says Larsson.
– This opportunity to expand Szenfeld's exhibition is incredibly exciting, especially with the inclusion of her monumental installation, "At Least We Have Dogs."
The DJ, artist, and host Karin "Kakan" Hermansson is coming to Skellefteå to lead an artist talk with Beata "Bea" Szenfeld.
“The artist talk is already fully booked, and we also have a waiting list, which has never happened before,” says a very pleased Anna-Karin Larsson, curator at Skellefteå Art Gallery.
Kirsten Vikingstad Hermansson's "New World Regalia" is a series of sculptures made from solid glass, consisting of multiple cast parts in vibrant color combinations. This series is featured in the Young Swedish Design (Ung Svensk Form) exhibition at Sara Kulturhus.
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Beata Bea Szenfeld's hallmark is her use of paper, and her imaginative creations, including white paper garments and intricate sculptures, have been worn by renowned artists such as Björk, Lady Gaga, and Alice Bah Kuhnke. Her innovative work has earned her several accolades, including the H&M Design Scholarship, TV3 Fashion House, and Elle Gala's Eye-Catcher of the Year. In addition to her Haute Papier exhibition at Skellefteå Konsthall, she is also featured in a fashion exhibition at the MET Museum in New York.
Karin Kakan Hermansson works with themes of gender, violence, class, and sexuality in her art and was a co-founder of the feminist artist group "Den nya kvinnogruppen," created as a counter-response to the male-dominated art world. Beyond her art, she is a host, lecturer, author, and DJ. She has hosted Sommar i P1, competed twice on the TV show "På spåret" with her father, and has been the host of the Elle Gala seven times.
Guided tours, available in both Swedish and English, are scheduled for July 31, August 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 17, and 18.
The artist talk will be held on Saturday, August 26.