T H E W I L D WO N D E R a solo exhibition by
Gunnar Tryggmo February 4th - March 29th, 2019 Artist Reception | February 7th | 5-7pm
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THE WILD WO NDE R Gunnar Tryggmo is a master of his craft. In order to master anything, it is necessary to commit the time and passion to hone the skills. In his native Sweden, Tryggmo is highly revered for his watercolor paintings that follow in the country’s rich tradition of this medium. His imagery reflects his deep love of the natural world; he continually sources the out of doors by painting en plein air with his paint box and spotting scope.
ARTIST STATEME NT I was born in 1969 in Växjö, Sweden, and raised in Sjöabro, a scenic spot deep in the middle of the forest of Småland, which is a province in southern Sweden. The forest’s diversity of animals and birds caught my interest early on and became a natural source of inspiration. I shared this artistic interest with my uncle, who encouraged me from a young age, and it was he who took me to my first show. After high school, I moved to Helsingborg, a city in southern Sweden which faces Denmark, in order to study painting and drawing at Sundsgårdens college. I continue to be inspired by nature and in particular by animals and birds in their natural environment, such as the Swedish landscape which ranges from the coastline to the heavily forested interior. The artwork is characterized largely by my natural interest. The values, the mood, and the movement are the most important things in my paintings. The techniques I practice are watercolor, oil, and drawing. I work both in the studio and plein air.
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My Space 22 x 30 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $3,600
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Wet into Wet 15 x 22 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $2,800
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Foggy Morning 22 x 30 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $4,200
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Sleeping Gulls 22 x 30 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $3,400
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The Era of the Raven 30 x 42 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $6,200
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Brothers in Arms 22 x 30 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $4,200
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Illusion 26 x 40 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $4,600
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On Sway 9.5 x 26 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $1,800
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Robin 9.5 x 26 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $1,800
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On Top 9.5 x 26 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $1,800
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Whinchat 8 x 22 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $1,400
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Shallow 13.5 x 18 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $1,600
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Sweet Dreams 15 x 19 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $2,400
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The Silent Watcher 15 x 22 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $2,400
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Sharp Vision 22 x 30 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $2,600
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Curious 11 x 15 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $1,800
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Something There 15 x 11 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $1,800
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The Boss 12.5 x 40 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $2,700
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Dusting Bualo 15 x 22 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $2,600
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Lonely Dreamer, study 15 x 11 inches | watercolor on rag | framed $1,050
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Lonely Dreamer 30 x 42 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $7,500 43
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Lonely Dreamer, sketch 16 x 12. inches | conte on rag | unframed $600
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Evening Light 22 x 30 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $4,300
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On the Go 12.5 x 40 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $2,700
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Simple Stride 11 x 7.5 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $395
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A Great Adventure 11 x 7.5 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $395
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Earth Tones 15 x 11 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $1,800
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Gros Ventres Moose 15 x 22 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $2,200
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Playful 22 x 30 inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $4,000
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Out of Nowhere 22 x 3o inches | watercolor on rag | unframed $4,500
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