Between solitude and power
Welcome to the homepage of artist Maria Friberg

Most of my work revolves about themes of power, masculinity and man’s relationship to nature. In my images, I create ambiguous tableaus that challenge preconceived notions about identity, gender and social hierarchies. My most recent pieces look both outwards, to the challenges in contemporary society, and inwards, to a meditative state of mind. In these photographs and videos, the isolation and solitude of the individuals reflect issues in society at large.  The men in my images are signs for men, trying to find their place in times of turmoil.

 
   

way ahead #3, 2009 (image is curtailed)
 
 

Latest news:

Voltashow 05 (June 8-13, 2009) Basel, Galleria Galica. More info here:

Solo Shows:
"commoncause"
(May 12 - June 6, 2009) Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Center, Athens, Greece. More info here:
 "way ahead" (April 24 - June 13, 2009) Gallerie Voss, Düsseldorf. More info here:
Nordic Heritage Museum (Sept 18 - Nov 15, 2009) Seattle, Washington. More info here:

Group show:
UNDERWATER (May 21 - August 1, 2009) Western Bridge, Seattle, Washington. More info here:
Museo Fortuny, Venice, curated by Francesco Poli and Axel Vervoord.
rebelle (May 30 - August 23, 2009) Kunst & feminisme 1969-2009, Museum voor Moderne Kunst Arnhem.
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