Edgar Mathias Saving

Country of Origin: Sweden

Medium(s):

  • Oil painting

  • Mixed media

  • Lithography

Key Themes in His Work:

Edgar Mathias Saving’s artistic practice is characterized by a fusion of naive playfulness and antique aesthetics, exploring themes such as:

  • The interplay between ancient and contemporary visual languages

  • The use of texture and layering to evoke historical patinas

  • The incorporation of gold and silver leaf to create luminous contrasts

  • The transformation of everyday motifs into timeless artistic expressions

His compositions often feature layered oil colors on varied backgrounds, resulting in textured surfaces that resemble fragments of ancient walls adorned with vibrant motifs.

Notable Exhibitions or Collections His Work Is Part Of:

Exhibitions:

  • Galleri 67, Stockholm, Sweden

Collections:

  • Private collections in Japan, USA, Italy, and approximately 40 other countries

Auctions:

  • Stockholms Auktionsverk, Sweden

  • Auktionshuset Kolonn, Sweden

  • Auktionsmagasinet Vänersborg, Sweden