Albert Södgård (born 1983) - is a professional storyteller in the medium of monochromic frames. In his debut as a photographic artist his work has already been noticed within the art community and has resulted in awards in biggest cities known for art and culture including London, Paris, Tokyo and New York.
His admiration for the beauty of oblivion and decaying places gives his works a very distinct, unmistakable style. He discovers beauty where there is none at first glance. The frames are remembered for a long time because this type of photography is rather rare.
According to Raivo Riima, head of Virumaa Exhibitions, Albert Södgård's photographs are characterized by two poles: dark and light, black and white. “He's more of a dark side artist. He uses the grotesque. This world is mysterious and cold, a bit depressing, desolate," Riim stated. "He's looking for the truth, isn't he? But where is the truth, no one knows."
Albert prefers not to give his artwork names as he wishes to leave this to the interpretation of the viewer.
His motto is: "Are you watching closely?"
Fashion Photographer of the Year 2018, Monochrome Photography Awards, London
2nd place in Portrait, Monovisions Photography Awards, London, 2018
3rd place in Architecture, Neutral Density Photography Awards, 2018
Bronze Winner in Portrait, Tokyo International Foto Awards, 2020
Honorable Mentions in categories: Fine Art, Portrait, Nude and Conceptual on:
– One Eyeland World´s Top 10 Black and White Photographers
– Paris Photography Prize
– International Photography Awards, New York, USA
– Black and White Spider Awards, Beverly Hills, USA
– Swedish Championship in Portraiture
– Fine Art Photography Awards
Renee Gallery, Östersund, Sweden, September 2021
Art Hall in Överkalix Library, Överkalix, Sweden, May 2022
Rakvere Gallery, Rakvere, Estonia, September 2022
Centre for the Meetings of Cultures, Lublin, Poland, Oktober 2022
Grand Arctic Hotel, Överkalix, Sweden, February 2024
Ålands Slöjd och Konsthantverk Gallery, Mariehamn, Åland, September 2024
Wäsby Magasin, Torshälla, Sweden, November 2024