Artist Statement

Ingrid Katarina Karlsson is a mixed media narrative artist inspired by the landscapes surrounding her home in the Peak District as well as those of her Swedish roots. Her work approach creates rich colourful textures developed through mono-printing, collage and machine stitch. Crystalline watercolour enhances her work with a luminous quality, whilst allowing storytelling though the insertion of words.
Birds have featured in Ingrid’s work for years, but more recently this interest developed into a series called HABITAT, looking at biodiversity and the plight of endangered species both in Scandinavia and the Peak District. From birds, subject matter diversified into butterflies, plants and small mammals. The latest series Bird Box introduces small Derbyshire birds in a box framed format.
A series entitled ABODE, collects little buildings in the landscapes of the Peak District landscape, as well as the North of Sweden, sometimes deteriorating, sometimes housing horses, sheep or hens.
A brand new series for 2025 is RHYTHMS, indulging the artist in her love for words, by selecting song lyrics to be the inspiration for each piece of work. As an artist Ingrid is passionate about telling a story in her work, finding a never-ending source of inspiration in the landscapes surrounding her students.