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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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Artist ArenaPortfoliosJoakim Bernhardsson

About

I am a painter from Gothenburg. Today I live with my family in the countryside of Skåne. When I was young I was determined to become an artist, but somewhere on the path of growing up I lost painting. Since then I have been occupied with other creative things, mainly music. A few years ago I rediscovered painting, and now I have the means I need to paint. Emotional drive, focus and courage to pursue painting as a life career.

The shipyard

Inspiration

I draw inspiration from nature. I grew up by the sea which informs my art making the most. The ocean, flora and fauna, marine objects and buildings, boats. Things marked by age. I wish to make beautiful pictures that resonate, and to reflect and convey my emotional experience of nature through art. I find the practice of painting a meaningful excercise to not limit myself, and to diminish the ego.

Self-taught.

Exhibition at Artist Arena Showroom 11 march - 23 march 2026.
Group exhibition at Galleri Intäppan 3 April - 5 April 2026.

Brushes, spatulas and various tools on canvas and paper. Materials vary between acrylic, oil, pastels, charcoal and pencil.

I am developing my process of painting abstracted landscapes, constantly learning. I make landscape sketches looking for compositional ideas, which I then transfer onto canvas. I also develop ideas for paintings through memory and emotion, in an interplay with materials and surface.

Works for sale (6)

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