Folklore

30 Sep, 2022

A publication by created during the Optic Artist Residency in Ockelbo, Sweden, Folklore explores the town through dreamy, cut-up storytelling. The work reflects on the position of the residency artist while engaging with local Swedish folklore. Published by Konstfrämjandet Gävleborg in March 2023, the publication was made available in Ockelbo during the summer of 2023.

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