BIO Hi, I am Gun Legler from Sweden. I live together with my cat Simon in a little village near Gothenburg On the outside I am old, but young inside :-) For so long I can remember, I have enjoyed expressing myself through any kind of art or craft. Until I was 40 I worked as a child psychologist and pre-school teacher, but after that I said goodbye to my profession and began studying at an art school. There I stayed for four years, mainly learning Graphic art (etching, dry needle and linoleum cut). I was a lousy oil painter, that medium did not fit me at all, watercolor I liked better. For many years I made collages of different kind, watercolor and textile. I grew up with a mother that sewed and a father that built violins, so I early fell in love with textures of many kinds. I have now abandoned making textile collages, but I realize that I work much in the same way with my computer art. I take a piece here and a piece there and try to make a whole of it. And I am madly in love with textures of all kinds, I can sit for hours just playing with different colors, textures and filters, making backgrounds just for fun (and for upcoming images). I work very much by intuition when I make an image, experimenting wildly with layers, textures, color and light. But the form is equally important, that�s what Graphic school taught me. I have seldom a clear inner image when I start creating, it is more a feeling I want to express. The process can be quite unconscious to me for a long time. The image gradually takes form, and become clearer to me. What I want with my images is to reach the feelings of the viewers, to make them look into their own inner being and respond in any way, regardless of which feeling is evoked.
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I am Gun's daughter Lena (zitalena@gmail.com). I am so, so sorry to tell you all that mom passed Tuesday morning, Feb 8 2022, Swedish time. No panic, no pain, no regrets. So peaceful. I tried to get a message about this on my moms latest picture, but now I can't find it. But now I have her computer and can log in. Please email me if you want. Thanks to all. Mom really loved the community!! Her gallery will live on. I have changed the address to mine, because me and my brother really would LOVE to keep her gallery open. Love to all.
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Comments (17)
vlaaitje
O my, this is very brave of you to let it behind you, and so true, we live now, and not in the past. I can understand how you felt during your life, but this is a brand new start for the rest of your life...I am so happy for you that you made this choice for your innermost peace....thanks for sharing this touching moment.....and what a wonderful expressions each art work here.....HUGS XXX
odie
I agree with Ilona. It takes courage to not only bring up and ponder fuzzy or detailed images of the past, but present it and share it. So many people here to listen and that is a blessing for us all. These are marvelous keepsakes. I admire you and your talent, Gun. :0)
Akinom
This is a very special moment for you and your life, Gun! And we are honored you share it with us! Your presentation is excellent and your words are very moving and push everyone to think about! Thank you, my dear friend! hugz
dragonfly2000
Exceptional work.
Digimon
I would never minimize your pain or past, but you are not alone, unfortunately there are too many that share similar stories. Life can often be Hell on Earth. I share some of your pain. I sense that you find healing in this wonderful community here, and you would be right! I personally have met friends here that were very supportive when times were dark for us. It was a great feeling to know others were supportive. Yo have a long road of recovery ahead, but you have an extended family here to support you in your journey! Peace! ;)
chrysalide
yes it's an original and excelelnt work. have a good day
tibet2004uk
I'm gonna go and have a look in the forum right now! Thx for sharing this with us Gun! I think it's very brave! :)
nongo
What has made you who you are, is your past, all the lessons and difficulties, and pain of things gone by, become our new strengths and wisdoms, and and challenges met!!! I applaud you for your strength and courage to let it go and carry on, in a new light with a new vision with a new torch to guide you into your brand new life, renewed...... peace and love and huge hugs to you...... ;)
cynlee
so true... there's a time we have to take control of our lives & not find blame for our actions or our fate through our past, not a victim but a survivor... this in reaction to your words... now the image... a reflection & inquisitive thought of family lines & memories.. when we look at those old photos of our parents when they were kids & ourselves... what were we thinking... this is so wonderfully done... the overlays & tone & overall presentation! i really do luv this... a lot!!! :]
addiek
greast presentation... so provocative..
kansas
A fantastic composition and presentation. Yes, we shape our own lives, but regardless of all efforts, we cannot totally escape the past. It is our past which makes us who we are today.
gunsan
Yes, we have to get peace inside. This is how life has shaped us, up to today, but from now on I am responsible for myself. it can be hard not to hide.
Zabeth
And now i'm speechless... You already know what i think! It is taking and touching and so deep! Thank you Gun!!! HugeHugs
logiloglu
simply wonderful, so sensual and tender. i am sure one day you will be surprised about the memories of childhood, you did forgott nothing. #:O)
Sylvaine
A tango for you...tears dry in the sun or freeze in the ice...You are...Music
tizjezzme
I'm sorry to have missed out on your talks in the forum .. but what's most important is that you have put the past behind. Whatever you went through, made you the person you are today... and from what I see here at RR .. you are highly respected and I see a lot of people here who love and care about you. These photo's and the words you have put to them touched me ... thank you for sharing them.
SirIglesDremont
beautiful portraits. great mood.