According to multiple reports, new public art has been installed at Skattkärrsskolan, created by the artist duo Folkform with input from students. The artwork consists of glazed brick works that also function as birdhouses and homes for bumblebees or other insects. The project was inaugurated on a Friday, and the school completed renovation and expansion in 2023.
Monika Bubholz (MP), chair of the Technical and Property Committee, stated that it is important that art reaches not only the city center of Karlstad. Students participated in a workshop and contributed ideas for the art project. According to SVT Värmland, student Filip Äng described recalling ideas about insects and birds.
Artist Anna Holmquist stated that the project had been worked on for several years and that its completion feels wonderful. Karlstad Cathedral will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2030. The church council decided to commission an artwork for the anniversary, selecting artist Lars Lerin.
Something with insects and birds, but more than that I don't remember.
5 meters, themed water and forest. The tapestries will be produced in collaboration between textile company Alice Lund and Lars Lerin. Lerin previously declined an offer to decorate Sunnemo Church in Hagfors because the priest wanted a different depiction of Jesus.
Lerin expressed enthusiasm about decorating Karlstad Cathedral, noting that the art will live on after him. Karlstad Parish is investing 6 million kronor in the artwork for the cathedral's 300th anniversary. A new public artwork featuring pikes has been created at Sundsta in Karlstad, which has sparked debate.
Karlstad city center has also received a new artwork. Additionally, an exhibition featuring paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and installations is being held, according to reports.