The dualities that balance the paintings and drawings of Stella Im Hultberg draw the viewer into a landscape of harmony and grace. Volume and space, detail and the broader stroke, abstraction and realism blend seamlessly in fluid and organic compositions that appear effortless and uncontrived. In this landscape, the willowy women of Stella Im Hultberg, breathe softly as they slumber amongst the opening buds and heavy blooms. In that fragrant perfume, they close their eyes, still their limbs, and come gently to rest pulling a coverlet of velvety petals over their graceful bodies. Her signature flowers ground the works with their rich tones and solid forms but with symbolic meaning they become metaphors for ideas or states of being. Throughout her bodies of work, Stella has explored female identity, but this exploration reflects a deeper understanding … Continue reading Flora and Folklore: Interview with Stella Im Hultberg