Saskia Neuman Gallery (SE)

Saskia Neuman Gallery is the latest addition to Stockholm’s vibrant art scene. Founded in 2022 by Saskia Neuman, the gallery represents artists based in both the Nordics and internationally. Neuman has a great interest and passion for the other, creating a home for both very established as well as lesser-known artists. The exhibition program reflects a strong focus on artists in their early and mid-career, often presenting artists who previously haven’t exhibited in Sweden.

Tobias Bradford (SE/US)

Tobias Bradford’s uncanny bodily sculptures speak to the delicate nature of the human psyche. Often animated with rudimentary function, Bradford’s works display the repetitive actions characteristic of compulsive behavior and motion. These emotionally charged sculptures enliven a tangent representing the relationship between humor and morbidity, longing, and melancholy; Bradford’s works explore how these emotions transcend the body and its fundamental mechanics. The artist often reconstructs and reimagines early versions of his sculptures, allowing them to breathe anew, toying with our notion of direction and understanding of the past, current and present time.

Tobias Bradford (b. 1993) is a Swedish/American artist, based in London, UK. Bradford has recently exhibited at Saskia Neuman Gallery (SE), Bonniers Konsthall (SE), Design Museum London (UK), Kristinehamn Konstmuseum (SE) and Goldsmiths London (UK).

Nosedive

Found taxidermy pigeon, DC motor Motor speed controller, Brass, Steel springs, Wooden base, Extension cable, Spinning MDF CAM, Floor based fan, DC adapter. Height 200cm x length 170cm x wide 50cm (fan)
2022

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Performer

Foam casted hand, Laser printed photo on paper, Fake nails, Brass hinges, Steel hinges, Serv motors, Servo motor controller, DC adapter, Fan origin, Brackets, Keyboard synthesizer. Keyboard synthesizer 60cm x 35cm. Sculpture - various sizes, at most length 65cm
2022

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My Face

Laser printed skin photo on paper, servo motor, metal stand/wall mount. Size of human face
2022

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Big Hole

Installation view
2022

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Big Hole

Installation view (detail)
2022

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"The mechanical nature of eternal repetition is interesting in relation to the body. Having several neurotic traits that I don’t really have control over… the concept of not having control over one’s own body – the organic machine – becomes both existential and absurd."

Tobias Bradford

Tobias Bradford, Big Hole, 2022, installation view, Saskia Neuman Gallery