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Artist Arena is a curated platform built by and for artists. Through physical exhibitions in Stockholm and our online marketplace, Artist Arena Market, we connect contemporary artists with collectors across the globe. We represent a diverse community – from emerging talents and growing voices to established names – and showcase original works in carefully selected and inspiring environments. Our mission is to build a positive, supportive community that empowers more artists to grow, reach new audiences, and pursue their dreams. For collectors, we offer direct access to unique contemporary art and the opportunity to invest in a wide range of artistic expression.

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About

Hellen, aka Art_by_sodi, is a self-taught contemporary acrylic painter who has recently returned to Sweden after spending two decades in Taiwan. Her artistic journey is fueled by an intense passion for beauty, particularly in the realms of color, texture, and the creative process itself. Hellen continues to celebrate and embrace life through her art, infusing her works with vibrant energy and depth. Her path into the art world has been diverse, shaped by a rich tapestry of experiences that include television production, poetry, workshops, and community-building initiatives. Each of these experiences contributes to her unique perspective and artistic expression, inviting viewers to explore the intricate layers of her work and the stories they tell.

Want to see more? Visit www.hellensoderberg.com to explore more of my work.

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Inspiration

Hellen’s artistic journey began with a deep fascination for the emotional freedom found in color and form, initially expressed through pure abstraction. A turning point came with her 2022 Taipei exhibition, New Friends, where figurative elements gently emerged in her work. As she reflects, “I see things in my abstract work, mostly faces… now I let them come to life, and if I like them, I let them stay.”
Serene, often female faces seem to reveal themselves naturally beneath layers of paint and texture, as if quietly surfacing rather than being consciously created. Here on Artist Arena, she shares her figurative images, inviting viewers to explore this evolving chapter in her visual language.

Hellen is a self-taught artist whose practice is driven by intuition, bold experimentation, and a profound dedication to the creative journey. She began painting spontaneously in 2020 during a surprise party, an unexpected moment that sparked a new and powerful passion. Forgoing formal art education, she has forged her own unique path, shaped by curiosity, fearless exploration, and an enduring passion for visual storytelling.

Sollentuna Konstronda 2025 / Samlingsutställning
6 – 28 september på Stallbacken kultur, Ateljé Edsvik

Previous Exhibitions:
2025, May 31 & June 1, 7, 8 / Ateljéföreningen Edsvik, group exhibition, Ateljé Edsvik, Sollentuna, Sweden
2025, May 16 / Staffliets Vänner, group exhibition Kulturvaket, Sollentuna Kulturfestival, Stallbacken, Sollentuna, Sweden
2025, May 4 / June 8 – Ateljéföreningen Edsvik – VÅR Digitala Salong (online)
2024, October 30 – December 9 / Lutetia TAC Store, Taipei, Taiwan
2024, April 6 – July 9 / Red Room Rendezvous, Taipei, Taiwan
2023–2024, December 1 – March 31 / Hello Neighbour, Taipei, Taiwan
2023, June 10 – November 4 / Vinwhile ART Space, Taipei, Taiwan
2022, September 1–30 / Hello Neighbour, Taipei, Taiwan
2022, August 3–29 / Lutetia TAC Store, Taipei, Taiwan
2022, May 1 – July 31 / The Community Services Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2021, October 1–30 / Lutetia TAC Store, Taipei, Taiwan

Acrylics is Hellen's primary medium of expression. She was immediately drawn to the speed, versatility, and texture of acrylics when she started her artistic journey. In her creative process, she mainly uses brushes, scraping tools, sponges and her hands, incorporating charcoal, ink, oil pastels and more, always guided by an intuitive approach where emotion leads the way.

Hellen often works on roll canvas, freeing herself from the constraints of fixed sizes. Her process begins with abstraction, where each blank canvas is an adventure full of endless possibilities. She builds her paintings by layering color and texture, transforming the canvas into a space that invites discovery and encourage the hidden figures within the abstraction to emerge and take shape.

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