The Swedish Naive Spirit Eric Hallström enters the art scene in 1917. He carries with him memories of the Stockholm outskirts, translating the edges of the city into paint. His early work establishes him as a primary figure within Swedish naivety. The brushstrokes capture specific, recurring motifs that he revisits for years. A shift occurs through his connection to Ångermanland. Inspired by the poetry of the region, Hallström travels to these northern landscapes. He encounters dark forests, undulating horizons, and the heavy movement of timber rafting along mighty rivers. These raw, natural…