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.
Comments (36)
artgum
The pose of the ghostly figure and the environment are very compelling- a wonderful picture.
alightningstorm
Compelling image that reminds my of a the game Silent Hill, excellent work =)
visionart
You Have Done Amazing Effects On This Artwork. I Like This Very Much!!!
vlaaitje
WOW...what more can I say...this is really breathtaking with a lot to see.....it's almost a book....excellent work
chrysalide
wov the lighting is very good and the texture too. i like the idea of the ghost in the cave. it's an excellent illsutration. the contrast between the tones and the colors are wonderful. bravo v
Synapse
Reminds me of spectral forms caught on camera.
shortgrey
Merveilleux, Gun, The deepness of a mind shines through this awesome picture. A spectral silhouette who's not departed her life yet and whose thoughts enchain her heart and soul....(I guess the LIFE we live in is NOT the real ONE, just a dream....)...SUBLIME ART WORK, Gun!!!
snowbain
Amazing - evocative - and emotional!
chucksiebuhr
Striking composition from all aspects. The word "compelling" does fit this, as I am sure it evokes a different "story" for each viewer...based on their own experiences or perspective. Deep work, Gun!
Kropot
Oh, oef, heavy piece, it feels sad, loney, left alone, expelt. Such atmo, as always excellent work.
Mondwin
heavy atmosphere, but fantastic piece!!!!!bravo!!!Vote":DDD
WeeLaddie
A very compelling image of the depths of despair.
i-popba
OHH..AWESOME..!!!! LOVE MOOD AND ATMOSPHERE...LOVE IT* VOTE
idiot_sphinx
This design needs no title, it says it all. Perfect depiction ! Excellent design !!!
cynlee
without the title i'd think a lost ghost, with it i feel much more, & as chuck said it effects the viewer based on their own experience... sad, lost youth & always beautifully done :]
dragonfly2000
The lonely soul - a stunning composite, textural elements and the tight palette are very attractive.
tibet2004uk
Sad!! That ghost haunting the place where she suffered so much! So beautifully done Gun!
gallimel
and seeing this, my infinite pain is like new fed flame.. gun, like always you can touch hearts. Thank you.
Varian
A very saddening set of elements.
Dreamingbee
oh yes.. it is fantastic composed.. love how here all comes together to bring such a special mood.. very haunting image.. excellent !! vote
logiloglu
a very mysterious mood. excellent artwork. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
borsy
Excellent work of art!!!
titta
Very sad !- you can never forget the place where you've been mistreated... you haunt, you're haunted. --- I wish you a very happy beginning of this week :-D
jocko500
a haunting feeling you get super good
KingPtolemy
Brilliant atmosphere!!! Excellent work and very interesting concept!!!
bobutah
so very touching, i feel sadness...and hurt...it makes me feel. as usual brilliant. thanx.V.
valcali
Haunting work...;o)
SirJohn
She looks like Samara from the movie 'The Ring' which I am a big fan of. Great work Gun, this sets a very dark mood.
MOOOW
Artistry done,excellent composition most of time lighting is very important for an artist ,but shading and mood is very important too and you know how to use this important matter,Excellent artwork my friend !!
efry_e
revenge ! she whispered with her last breath as the evil laughter accompanied her to the arms of death.