Helena Björnberg (1955) is an artist and stage designer with more than 30 years of experience in art and design work. Helena is educated at Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts the Royal Academy of Art and the Royal Institute of Technology and Konstfack Stockholm, University College of Art in Stockholm to work with design and lighting in public spaces.
Education
KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Konstfack, University College of Art, Craft and Design Stockholm 1997 ”Light in the city” 30 hp
Royal Academy of Art Stockholm 1995, Tessin school, Road and Bridge Building 60 hp
Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts 1986, Set and Costume design 180 hp
University of Stockholm 1982, Theatre History and Theory – Bachelor’s Course, 30 hp Performance Studies, 30 hp
University of Gothenburg 1981, Drama 60 hp
represented at THE SWEDISH MUSEUM OF PERFORMING ARTS
Upcoming Exhibition 2021
Galleri Sjöhästen, Nyköping 10 april- 24 april 2021
Paintings oil on canvas and sculptures in bronze
”Blue Fairy” Palazzo Albrizzi, Venice, International exhibition
Sculptures in Bronze
Exhibitions 2018 – 2020
” Maternita – Motherhood” Palazzo Albrizzi, Venice, International exhibition
Sculpture in Bronze
SWEA ART at BAM Art Gallery, Albufeira 2019
BAM Art Gallery, Albufeira 2018
Exhibitions 2015 – 2017
Alte Hotel Algarve, Portugal 2017
Sculptures in Bronze, painting oil on canvas and photos
Marina de Lagos Gallery, Lagos Portugal 2017
Sculptures in Bronze, painting oil on canvas and photos
POP UP SCANDINAVIA ALGARVE, 2016 Sculptures in Bronze
Palazzo Albrizzi, Venice, Venice Triennale 2015 Sculptures in Bronze
Galerai Arte Algarve, Lagoa 2015 Sculptures in Bronze
Exhibitions Separat
Marina de Lagos Gallery, Lagos Portugal 2017,
Sculptures in Bronze, painting oil on canvas and photos
Antigos Paços do Concelho, Centre Cultural de Lagos 2013, Sculptures in Bronze, paintings oil on canvas
Marina de Lagos Gallery, Lagos 2013, Sculptures in Bronze, paintings oil on canvas
Exhibitions
REM, Rem Espaço Arte Porto 2013, Sculptures in Bronze
Gallery Långedrag 2011, Gothenburg, Sculptures in Bronze
Ljusgestaltning Stockholm 2009, Sculptures in Bronze
Konstfack. University College of Art, Craft and Design Stockholm, White Sea 1997 ”A lighting project in Stockholm”
Karlskrona 1995 ”Art in the road environment”
Paris, Centre Culturel Suédois 1988 ”Set and costume design, sketches”
Barcelona, Congres International de Teatre a Catalunya 1985 ”Set and costume design, sketches”
Interesting projects, Lighting design 1997-2011
Haga City of Stockholm 2008-2011
Lighting design and lighting of streets, parks and sculptures Client: City of Stockholm’s Streets and Property Office
Marabouparken, Museum of art 2009-2010
Lighting design¸ interior and exterior lighting Client: Veidekke, Sverige
Strandparterren Stockholm 2010-2011
Lighting design and lighting of streets and squares Client: City of Stockholm’s Streets and Property Office
Sollentuna Centre 2008-2011
Lighting design and lighting of streets and squares Client: City of Stockholm’s Streets and Property Office
Karlstad 2006-2010
Lighting design and lighting of the Sandgrund Park Client: City of Karlstad Streets and Property Office
Taby Cemetery 2005-2009
Lighting design and lighting applications Client:Tema Architects
Linköping City 2004-2007
Development of lighting programs for central Linköping Client: City of Linköping
Sundbybergs Municipality 2001-2003
Lighting design and lighting of streets and pedestrian tunnel Client: Nyréns Architect ab
Gåshaga Bridge, Lidingö 1999-2001
Lighting design and lighting for new upscale residential waterfront, exterior and interior lighting
Customer: NCC, NCC Housing North
Hammarby 1998-2011
Lighting design and lighting of streets, parks and sculptures in the new district of Hammarby
Client: City of Stockholm’s Streets and Property Office
Skeppsholmen 1998-2006 Lighting Program for an island of historic buildings in central Stockholm
Lighting design and lighting of public buildings, sculptures, parks, streets and squares Client: The National Property Board
City Hall Garden 1997-2000
Lighting the garden with sculptures and fountains Client: City of Stockholm Street and Property Office
Sets and costumes sets 1984-1995
Opera:
”Gustaf Wasa” Royal Opera, Stockholm
”The Marriage of Figaro” Music Theatre of Värmland, Karlstad
”Aida” Stockholm ensemble, Johanneshov
Ballet:
”Hermaphrodite” Royal Opera, Stockholm
”See réveler I-II” Ballet Academy in Stockholm
Dramatic Theater:
”Jungle Book” Borås City Theatre, Borås ”Elvis – Are you lonesome tonight” Östgötateatern, Norrköping
”Four suitors fiasco” Gripsholm Castle,
”This is no fairy tale” Nyköpings theater
”Bellman” theater for little people and MÃ Quintet, Nyköping
”Mr. Cheval and his stones” Gun Theater, Stockholm
”The Lord of Kings No” Stockholm school theater, Stockholm
’Workers Games’ Botkyrka