In San Francisco the combination of Fashion and Tech is in the spotlight.  In Sweden, the combination is motor and art, and the artist in the spotlight is Catrine Näsmark.

The newest piece of art by the Swedish portrait painter and entertainer Catrine Näsmark – known for her artistic talent and playful expression is this state of the art Monster 1200 Ducati.  The miniature portraits on the Ducati bike represent the original paintings exhibited at Strand Hotel, Öland. The exhibition is called “VICTORY”, and is showing portraits of a selection of “Victoriastipendie”- awarded Swedish athletes throughout the years.

The Victoria Award is given away during the traditional celebration of the Victoria Day – the birthday of the Swedish Crown Princess – and Öland’s National Day, Sunday the 14th of july. This year was the 35th Anniversary – HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Victoria! It just happen to be the 35th anniversary for Ducati as well, and monster tales were collected.

Catrine Näsmark, in the lead of a group of a few other females, inaugurated the big day and the art exhibition by Strand Hotel with a parade on MC’s, dressed in white.

VICTORY!

Hope you can enjoy the exhibition.
Johanna

The Swedish artist, Catrine Näsmark, is famous for her personal and story telling portraits, reflecting her personality combining playful humour and thoughtful depth. The break-through in her carrer was when the Queen Silvia of Sweden bought Catrine’s portrait of the King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, now decorating the wall of the Jubilee Room, in the Royal Palace  in Stockholm next to a portrait of the Queen herself.

Catrine has a new project that is about to take off ground. Cool factor: HIGH. Art factor: WORLD CLASS. Fun factor: CATRINE NÄSMARK. Scan this painted QR code above – art that works!

Or take the short cut… and click here.

Catrine visited San Francisco in February a year ago, at the same time as President Obama. See her portrait of him, and a number of other individuals that you may or may not recognize, in our introduction post “Meet the Artist”  from the time. If you want to commission a portrait by Catrine Näsmark – inquire about it here http://bit.ly/contactNasmark. 

If you are in Stockholm at the end of May – June this year – don’t miss her installation at Bromma Airport. In either case, I am sure you would find it interesting to follow this artist.

Enjoy,

Johanna

-Michael E. Gerber

That is one of my favorite quotes. And I would say, what ever gift you have, you can apply that to a life with purpose.

A clear example of that is the Swedish painter Catrine Näsmark, who is changing the world with colors. Her upcoming exhibition, United Statements of America, takes place this coming Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Stockholm. As the artist herself expresses:

I see this exhibition as a tribute to a country that have had and has so many great human beings that left their mark not only in history but also inspired humankind.

Who did not cry when Obama was elected president, who has not been absorbed by Bob Dylan’s lyrics, been seduced by the Elvis moves, or impressed by Steve Jobs’ efforts.

One could wonder how long the U.S. will be the superpower. With all the crises they have gone through. But people / icons / heroes remains. Their winged words are there. And they will always retain their power and continue to give strength, cohesion and focus.

Here are some of the statements put face and color to in the exhibition:

Broadcast Queen. ”Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” Oprah Winfrey

Storytime. ”All animal life, all …..is awakend.” Sitting Bull

I Like. ”By giving people the power to share, we’re making the world more transparent.” Mark Zuckerberg

Kissing a frog. ”I am storming, ambitous and I Know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bich. Ok.” Madonna

Fly away. ”Nobody tears my city apart and gets away with it.” Superman

Freedom. ”I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.” Aretha Franklin

Who Am I. ”All I can do is be me, whoever that is.” Bob Dylan

Queen of Spades. “There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.” Michelle Obama

Take Off. ”Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done.” Amelia Erhart

Black or White. ”The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at the work.” Michel J

Do Not Ask. ”Don’t Ask what the country can do for U, Ask what U can do for the country.” JFK

Innocent. ”We are on a mission from God.” Blues Brothers

Can we ever get enough of messages like these? Go visit Catrine Näsmark’s exhibition, or website, and enjoy. It won’t be long before you can see her art in the actual USA. Hold tight.

Get heard,
Johanna C. Nilsson