Konstverk Stående

Kenneth Johansson is known for his monumental stone sculptures, mainly in diabase. He studied at Konstfack (University of Arts, Crafts and Design) in Stockholm and has a background as a painter. While you can see a clear connection between his sculptures, each one is a new experience that is thought-provoking and sometimes a little difficult to interpret.

The surface of the stone has been treated to reflect light, bringing out a spectrum of colours that form exciting contrasts in the stone; for example, hard becomes soft and heavy becomes light. The sculpture ‘Stående’ (Standing) in diabase stands outside the entrance to the former Kulturhuset (Culture House) Cupolen, where the restaurant Pinchos, and Friskis & Svettis (keep-fit) are located today. Purchased by the Municipality of Värnamo in 1989.