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 (27)
vlaaitje
such a wonderful artwork...it shows how you feel right now I guess, thats what is see between it.......maybe I am wrong....now at the moment you live on the shadow side....wonderful tones...love it...full of expression
Sylvaine
Superb repruction and artwork...Beautiful Mother....render and the hidden shadow...is like a breath and an admiring sigh Hugs Gun. :-)
monoceroo
This is insightful image replete with shadows and light -- much more than the sum of its parts. Very well done.
addiek
Seems to be a sadness to her eyes but a ready smile as well. Quite a lovely lady... I enjoy looking at old photos...
saldegal
What a wonderful portrait, and it does highlight the light and dark in everyone!
SirIglesDremont
Fantastic mood, as always. Great technique and style. Congrats, my friend!
tatooedravengirl
It's a beautifully touching piece that comes from your heart and soul. sets a wonderful mood for the viewer.
logiloglu
a beautiful portrait artwork. i like this 20th style. very poetic compo . #:O)
lak
creative work with this old photo...i love the presentation
wildfire2003
I see the shadow across one eye Gun, very symbolic. Could be how she did not see all that was in front of her, or unable to see all. Wonderful color and texture, very insightful work!
Sunster
It is great technique and style. You`ve done a great job with it, Gun!
tibet2004uk
What a strong emotional image! I love the feeling of this one...there's a touch of mystery that I really like! And I love these warm earthy colors! A wonderful portrait and dedi Gun!
Cyve
WOnderful portrait here and i love these tonality of colors ... Fantastic V
cynlee
a beautiful mother, nostalgic & artfully expressed :]
visionart
As I Said Before You Can Do Anything As You Are So Creative^^^^^ Gunsan Your So Gifted ^^^^^
i-popba
Ohh..!!! Gun..!! wonderful tone and light..!! very impressive work...love it.. V
Kropot
Wow, a pure and deep wow. Traveling in time.
LoneyBones
A very beautiful and evocative work of art.
unstrung65
.....extraordinarily strong piece of work and concept... moving and penetrating!
Ensomniac
You found a treasure. Beautiful, mysterious atmosphere.
tony_br22
lovely
ascrazy
excellent portrait:-)v
zoozee
Beautiful idea :) .. made with feeling :) Excellent :) V
titta
Great intense portrait of your mother. I think mothers quite often try to hide their dark side - they must be so loving and tender before their children; they must be extremely strong in what ever situations. We see something from their dark side - but after years and years we learn to to know better it. And I think that our mothers are so beautiful in those old photos :-) Great work, Gun! Very inspirational too...
Naichan
This is a remarkable, mysterious work, and an inspiration...
mysnapz
What a thoughtful image Gun, I think this generation had their hidden side with regard to their children, Im not sure if I have a hidden side from my children or even if I would want to.
kimariehere
i loved this photo right off ...i looked at her and knew she was an amazing woman with a good heart.. it intrigied me then when i saw it was your mother i was moved ..i love old photos... thanks for sharing EXCELLENT PW~!!!