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Our beautiful Oskarshamn is even more beautiful since a number of world-renowned artists were commissioned to create impressive murals. Electrical cabinets and underpasses have also been adorned with paintings around the city, with the designs including everything from people and animals to stunning landscapes. They’ve been a real hit with both residents and visitors.
The project started in 2020, when two bare building walls in central Oskarshamn were given a splash of life. This really enhanced the look of the city and had a very positive response. After that, it was clear that Oskarshamn wanted to plan new murals, and here we are today! A city full of amazing paintings to enjoy. The person who has made street art in Oskarshamn possible is Albin Wiberg, the project manager. He’s also an artist himself, hence his strong interest.
”The municipality, together with local property owners, giving us the chance to bring world-renowned artists to the city to make large-scale, public art available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year has been brilliant – for residents, visitors and the Oskarshamn brand.”
— Albin Wiberg, ‘OSA’ project manager
Visit the murals
Get out and about on a tour of the murals. And don’t forget your camera! Bring your family and friends along to see the stunning paintings around our lovely city. Find out more about each painting and where to find them below, and keep up to date at instagram.com/oskarshamnstreetart.
‘Flying High’
Stina Folkebrant, 2020
Stina’s art consists of large-scale monochrome paintings, often depicting animals in motion. The painting in Oskarshamn, at the junction of Södra Långgatan and Hantverksgatan, was only her second mural.
Medium: acrylic paint
See more on Instagram @painterstina
‘Förbättra Speglar’
TelmoMiel, 2022
When Dutch art duo TelmoMiel were offered the wall at NTO in Kristdala they took inspiration from the organisation’s temperance activities. The image depicts a woman putting her past behind her and looking ahead.
Medium: acrylic paint
See more on Instagram @telmomiel
‘Allemansrätten’
TelmoMiel, 2022
Nature-loving Dutch art duo TelmoMiel have painted walls in several places in Sweden over the years, and one of the things they’ve appreciated most of all is Sweden’s unique outdoor access rights – ‘allemansrätten’. Represented here by a man gathering wood for a campfire.
Medium: acrylic paint
See more on Instagram @telmomiel
‘Easter Witch’
Smug 2022
Australian artist Smug, who has been back in Glasgow for some years, is one of street art’s true veterans and is regarded as one of the biggest names. For this painting he took inspiration from its proximity to Blue Maiden Island (Blåkulla/Blå Jungfrun) and the witch trials that affected many women in the area.
‘Oskarshamn in Summer’
Ermias Ekube, 2020
The dazzling mural at the junction of Södra Långgatan and Hantverksgatan is a typical Ekube painting. The image depicts the Oskarshamn skyline and works perfectly displayed on Hantverksgatan.
Medium: acrylic paint
See more on Instagram @ermiasekubestudio
‘Autumn Companions’
Curtis Hylton, 2022
The interaction between birds and squirrels is a common theme, especially in British tales. This is where English artist Curtis Hylton has taken inspiration for this painting. But the pinecones and yellow leaves around the squirrel’s neck are local.
Medium: spray paint
See more on Instagram @curtis_hylton
‘Mina’
Artez, 2022
The large walls of the high-rise building in Kristeneberg were among the first on the list of potential surfaces for street art. Serbian artist Artez was the first to get the opportunity, and his portrait of Mina was a welcome addition for those living in the property, and they were very supportive of the project while work was underway.
Medium: acrylic paint
See more on Instagram @artez_onlineKungsgatan
‘Buda the 1st’
Artez, 2022
When he was allocated this surface, Serbian artist Artez realised this wall would be a challenge. Not because of its size or shape, but because of the angle from which the viewer views the painting. It was a challenge he solved with aplomb. The image depicts the artist’s wife with the couple’s puppy.
Medium: acrylic paint
See more on Instagram @artez_online
‘Methylene’
Iota, 2022
Belgian artist Iota is a rising star. With her suggestive portraits in mellow colours with crystallised elements, she has developed a unique style. The wall in Kristineberg suited her perfectly, with matching sections in her favourite colour, blue.
Medium: acrylic paint
See more on Instagram @iota.io
‘Ordinary Story’
Sebas Velasco, 2022
Classically trained artist Sebas Velasco from Burgos in the Basque country leaves nothing to chance. He came to the OSA project with an assistant and photographer, and stayed almost two weeks to complete his painting. He was fascinated by Oskarshamn’s port area and the design was photographed there.
Medium: acrylic paint
See more at Instagram @sebasvelasco1
‘Figeholm Geese’
Curtis Hylton, 2022
English artist Curtis Hylton is clearly influenced by his background in graffiti culture. This means that he often doesn’t decide on the design until he arrives at the wall. In this case, he took inspiration from a pair of local geese he met when he was out shopping at the local Coop supermarket.
Medium: spray paint
See more on Instagram: @curtis_hylton
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Phlegm, 2023
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See more on Instagram: @phlegm_art
‘Name’
Case Maclaim, 2023
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Mantra, 2023
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Electrical cabinets and underpasses
Around central Oskarshamn, Kristdala, Påskallavik, Figeholm, Fårbo, Bockara, Misterhult and Emsfors-Emmelkalv, you can also enjoy art on electrical cabinets, which have been decorated by the city’s residents. Oskarshamn’s pedestrian underpasses, too, have been given a dash of flair. Swedish artist Tim Timmey’s work includes the underpasses at Norra skolan and Låglandsvägen.
