Karin Lind, SE
Karin Lind is an artist, set designer, and one half of the artist duo SIMKA. Lind resides and works in Stockholm and Gotland, functioning both as an artist (alternatively through SIMKA and independently) and a set designer.
She completed her education at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design, specializing in sculpture from 1978 to 1983, and at Stockholm University of Dramatic Arts, studying scenography from 1989 to 1992. She pursued studies at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm at different times: initially in sculpture from 1995 to 1996 and later courses in Art and Architecture, as well as Art and New Media from 1999 to 2003. From 2004 to 2007, she engaged in an artistic research project at the Stockholm University of the Arts, concluding in 2007.
Concurrently, Karin Lind served as the main instructor in scenography education at the Stockholm University of the Arts from 1997 to 2007 and as a guest lecturer at Beckmans Design School. Following this, she continues to be a frequently invited guest lecturer in Sweden and abroad.
As a set designer, Karin Lind has been actively engaged by Swedish theaters since 1991, with her most recent assignment being Platå Effekt for the City Ballet at the Komische Oper in Berlin.
As an artist, Karin Lind has exhibited extensively in Sweden and abroad, primarily through numerous artistic exchanges with the SIMKA artist duo. Her artistic work encompasses painting, sculpture, performance, and video, including public permanent artworks such as Stegen on Slottsholmen in Västervik (in collaboration with SIMKA).
Solo exhibitions include shows at Gallery ARGO in Stockholm from 1992 to 2008 and SPG Gallery in Stockholm from 2011 to 2023, featuring exhibitions like LOD in 2011, Clearing in 2014, Inbetween Peaks in 2017, and Fountain in 2020. Additionally, she presented the solo exhibition Golden Age at Körsbärsgården Art Hall in Gotland in 2020.
The performance piece titled HON – Sisters to Another Mama was performed in the sculpture park at Körsbärsgården in 2020 with the support of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee.
Karin Lind has received numerous scholarships and awards, including the Stockholm City Culture Prize in 2012, and is represented today by Galleri Duerr.
Hudiksvallsgatan 6
113 30 Stockholm
Stockholm
Represented by
Galleri Duerr, SE
For Market Extended, Lind presents a series of cast-aluminum sculptures, created in 2024. Each sculpture is an original, cast in aluminum—first sculpted in clay, then molded in plaster, and finally brought to life in aluminum. The material’s reflective shine reveals its distinct voice, capturing light and form with a powerful expression. These works carry the imprint of the hand, capturing glimpses of both past and present—a bridge to our contemporary world. Karin Lind also presents two unique neon wall sculptures.
Bärare I and II / Bearer, 2024
Two unique sculptures cast in solid aluminum, each measuring H76 x W34 x D32 cm. These figures represent two women embodying strength and resilience. They bear the weight of life, the legacy of generations, and the spirit of movements that empower us all. In quiet dialogue, they nurture and uplift one another, symbolizing the strength woven into their shared histories. Inspired by South African women adorned with traditional head wraps, they reflect the profound beauty and burdens these women carry. These women, as bearers, hold the weight of the world; they embody a collective “we.” We are reminded of how we carry our lives—and in that, how we find our voices.
Mödrarnas Sång / The Mothers’ Song, 2024
Three distinct sculptures, each cast in solid aluminum, stand at H54 x W28 x D23 cm. Displayed on slowly rotating platforms, each piece is unique, with subtle variations cast from the same original clay sculpture. During our recent exhibition with Karin Lind, we noticed a gentle, resonant sound emerging from the sculptures as they rotated—a quality Karin plans to explore further. The podiums can also be crafted for outdoor display.
Uppburen / Revered, 2024
A unique sculpture cast in solid aluminum, measuring H78 x W40 x D37 cm, stands as a guardian for the climate. With a unique form, imprinted by the touch of the hand.
Siare / Seer
A unique sculpture cast in solid aluminum, measuring H100 x W46 x D43 cm. Seer embodies the future. A non-binary presence, dancing toward what lies ahead.
Under Ögonlocket / Behind the Eyelid
Neon, 140 x 140 cm ø, unique The fleeting circle of light we see when we close our eyes is like a portal to an inner world—a moment where external sight fades and introspection begins. It symbolizes a brief connection to the deeper self, where vision meets thought and memory. In meditation or spiritual practices, this glow often serves as a focal point, inviting calm and insight. This small, shifting light reminds us of our inner consciousness and the quiet, luminous potential within.
Inbetween Eyes, 2024
Neon, 15 x 130 cm, unique This neon piece captures the space between seeing and knowing. It’s about what we see when we close our eyes—the shapes, colors, and memories that appear behind our eyelids. Inbetween Eyes invites us to think about how we see beyond just our eyesight. It’s about imagination, memory, and the quiet moments when we sense things that aren’t fully visible. In this in-between space, light and vision mix, reminding us that seeing isn’t only about what’s outside but also about what’s within.