Anna Löwdin

I have been painting for as long as I can remember, but about eighteen years ago, I began sculpting in stone in earnest. Over time, stone has taken an increasingly central place in my work and is now my primary form of expression. In both painting and sculpting, I focus on the same themes or forms for extended periods.

The sculptures I create now, ranging from more figurative torsos to abstract forms, share a common foundation: the posture of the human body. Posture can carry many meanings—not just physical stance but also attitude, character, stability, or mindset. These are value-laden words that reveal how a person relates to the world around them.

For me, it is a search for calm, where the sculpture’s presence in a space feels natural yet not passive. This does not necessarily mean they have a proud or defiant bearing. The thought and emotion behind the work are more about seeking and expressing a composed strength to face an increasingly unsettling world.