As a result, his oil paintings form a dialogue with the past.
Painted with precision, Akesson’s work is incredibly realistic.
Im fascinated by how symbols are created and how they change.
This clearly shines through in his paintings, which are filled with symbolism woven into the textiles' imagery.
In doing so, we are playing right into Akesson’s hands.
Swedish artist Markus Akesson is known for his mysterious and slightly macabre oil paintings.
The canvases feature models shrouded in patterned textiles.
These textiles, which the artist also creates, are inspired by art history.
