Born 1973 in Hallsberg, Sweden. Lives and works in Kungsbacka and Gothenburg.
malinhellson@hotmail.com
+46 709 39 7173
Artist Statement
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by how humans mirror each other and reflect on their surroundings. Through photography and sculptural installations, I arrange scenes like psychological landscapes to visualize questions about our time. Acts from both inner and outer worlds derives from a personal perspective and transforms into global conversations about environmental politics and social structures.
Education & Positions:
2014-2016 Degree of Master of Fine Arts in Photography, Valand Academy. University of Gothenburg
2011-2014 Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Valand Academy. University of Gothenburg
2010-2011 Fotolinjen, Art College, Folkuniversitetet Gothenburg
2010 Fotoutbildning Kvällsskola, gestaltande inriktning, Art College, Folkuniversitetet Gothenburg
1991-1994 Barn och Ungdomspedagogisk examen, Fritidspedagog, Örebro universitet
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Courses:
2022 Att skriva poesi, Folkuniversitetet.
2020 Kreativt Maskmakeri, Ateljé Donna Dell´Arte
2017 Publikationens utvidgade fält/ Publicering som social praktik, Valand Academy
2012 Curating and Cultural Production Strategies: Galleri Experimentell, Valand Academy
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Positions:
2017 (ongoing) Arts Educator at Röda Sten Konsthall, Gothenburg.
2016- 2018 Guide at Hasselblad Center, Hasselblad Foundation, Gothenburg
2016-2018 Teacher at Fotolinjen, Art College Folkuniversitetet, Gothenburg.
Solo & Duo Exhibitions
2023 Dogwalk, Fotografiens Hus, Oslo (Malin Griffiths and Stephanie Sikkes) 13 april — 21 maj.
2022 Dogwalk, Galleri Backlund Göteborg, 27/8-11/9
2019 Orael, Bergrummet, Konstepidemin Göteborg, GIBCA Extended, 2/11-24/11
2019 Skrymslen, Black Door Gallery, Örebro, 5/10-19/10
2018 Nattljus. Hallsbergs Konsthall, 17/2-14/3
2013 Ett Obetydligt Korn av Mening, Galleri Monitor, Gothenburg
Group Exhibitions
2024 Friendly Neighbours, COMA Art Drop ,Sweden https://coma.site
2023 Halländska fotohistorier, Hallands konstmuseum, Halmstad. 4/2-8/10.
2022 Through the Mirror (Arvida Byström, Kristina Abelli Elander, Malin Griffiths, Tove Kjellmark), Bohusläns museum, 4 juni – 11 sep. https://www.omkonst.se/22-through-the-mirror.
2022 Konstambulans, Göteborgs Auktionsverk. En grupputställning och auktion till förmån för insamling till skottsäker ambulans till Ukrainskt barnsjukhus, 14 juni.
2021 Modets Fotografi (Irving Penn, Denise Grünstein, Malin Griffiths) Hallands Konstmuseum, Halmstad. 22 maj – 29 aug.
2019 Sommarsalongen, Gamla Kraftstationen i Deje, Deje.
2018 Fotografiska Talent 2018, Fotografiska Museet, Stockholm,
2018 Invecklat/Utvecklat – om publikationer. Galleri Monitor, 12-15 januari.
2017 Allt mellan himmel och jord - Dergårdsgalleriet i Lerum.
2017 Konst just nu! – Nyutexaminerade konstnärer på turné. Folkets Hus & Parker: Kiruna, Rågsved, Söråker, Trollhättan.
2016 Examined & Exposed, Master Students at Valand Academy’s Photo Program. Cecilia Hillström Gallery, Stockholm. Curator: Niclas Östlind
2016 Enact, Graduation exhibition from Valand Academy MFA Photography & MFA Fine Art 2016. Göteborgs Konsthall. Gothenburg.
2016 Moving Art Project 2016, Touring group exhibition: Stockholm, Falun, Karlstad, Växjö, Jönköping, Malmö, Göteborg, Östersund.
2015 The Overview Effect, (MFA2 Photo Valand + BFA3 Textil HDK), A-venue, Gothenburg (18 nov-5dec)
2015 The Overview Effect, MFA2 Photo Valand, Fotogalleri Format, Malmö.
2015 Spring exhibition, Academy of Valand, Gothenburg
2014 Intervention - Photography between indifference and difference, MdF Berlin, Galerie in der Sozialkasse, Berlin
2014 Ny Nordisk Fotografi 2014, Hasselblad Center, Gothenburg
2014 Graduation Exhibition, Valand Academy BFA Photo, Röda Stens Konsthall, Gothenburg
2014 BILDBILD, Galleri Rotor & Rotor2, Gothenburg
2014 Klubb High Time, Pusterviksteatern, Gothenburg
2013 To Be With Art Is All We Ask - Academy of Valand, Gothenburg
2012 Spring Exhibition, Academy of Valand , Gothenburg
2012 A Table Exhibition, Copenhagen, Copenhagen Photo Festival
2012 Monday Projects, Academy of Valand, Gothenburg
2011 Fotografiet är dött - Länge leve fotografi, Academy of Valand , Gothenburg
2011 Planket, Gothenburg
2011 Graduation Exhibition, Fotolinjen, Art College, Frölunda Kulturhus
Curating:
2023 RÖSTSKEPPET (an exhibition by Röda Sten Konsthalls pedagogical group Konst som Mötesplats), co-curated with Renée Tan, Frilagret, Göteborg.
2022 FLUSH (an exhibition by Röda Sten Konsthalls pedagogical group Konst som Mötesplats), co-curated with Renée Tan, Frilagret, Göteborg.
2012 The Corridor Expands: A Mind Map-As-Exhibition, co-curated with Christopher Landin and Deborah Fronko, Galleri Rotor, Gothenburg
Grants:
Familjen Wikanders stiftelse 2023
Stiftelsen Längmanska Kulturfonden 2023
Arbetsstipendium Konstnärsnämnden 2022
Expresstöd Region Halland 2022
Hallands Arbetsstipendium 2021
Helge Ax:son Johnsons stiftelse 2021
Arbetsstipendium Konstnärsnämnden 2020
Familjen Wikanders Stiftelse 2019
Wilhelm & Martina Lundgrens stiftelser 2019
Karinstipendiet, Föreningen Karin Bergöö Larssons vänner, 2018
Stiftelsen AAA 2015
Adlerbertska Stipendiestiftelsen 2015
Adlerbertska Stipendiestiftelsen 2013
Charlotte och Otto Mannheimers stipendie 2014
Charlotte och Otto Mannheimers stipendie 2013
Charlotte och Otto Mannheimers stipendie 2012
Publications:
Dogwalk / Objects in Mirrors are Closer than they Appear (2023) Design: Petter Antonisen. Print: ByWind. Published by Malin Griffiths with support from Helge Ax:son Johnsons stiftelse and Längmanska kulturfonden
Published in:
Magasinet Fotografi, Norway, July issue 2023
Magasinet Fotografi, Norway, Januari issue 2020
Monthly Photography Magazine, South Korea, June Issue 2019
Magasinet Fotografi, Norway, Portfolioutgaven 2018.
Format Magazine. Why Plants Are Having An Art World Moment? – Jill Blackmore Evans, 09.01.2017
https://www.format.com/magazine/features/art/plants-photography-art-world-trend
2014 New Nordic Photography, The Victor Fellowships 10 Year Anniversary Issue
Enact, exhibition catalog. Master students in Photo and Fine Art, Valand Academy. 2016. Graphic designer: Aron Kullberg. Edited by curator Alida Ivanov.
Represented by:
Hallands Konstmuseum
Region Örebro Landstinget
Örebro Kommun
Hallsbergs Bild & Konstförening
Hallands Konstförening
Konstföreningen Spiran
Astra Zeneca Konstförening
Skanskas Konstförening i Väst
Folkets Hus & Parker
and various private collections in Sweden and international.