Magusia Johansson

My work is an exploration of my movement through life and different cultures, expressed in colors, patterns and forms. Years ago glass became my passion, from the very first day I entered a glass factory. It is fascinating how an orange, hot liquid becomes a transparent, stable object. It is such a beautiful material, so fragile and strong at the same time, and so full of surprises. It has a life of its own – it changes expression with the light or the point of view, just like our minds and our hearts. It is very inspiring - the challenge of accidents when I have to rethink my ideas, and adjust to what the material tells me. I am inspired by nature, the richness of color combinations, textures and different light. My work usually starts with a color or a pattern idea, then evolves into composition and playfulness. My goal and aspiration as an artist is to give beauty and creative boost to viewers and users in their everyday life.