Disa Märta's work focuses on the war on culture in Sweden. It is an homage to and a celebration of what unites us, as well as a protest against using it to divide us. Her goal is to reclaim Nordic culture, which has been appropriated by right-wing extremists as their own symbol of “pure Swedish blood”. The folklore and symbolism of Scandinavia and the other cultures that have influenced Sweden are the inspiration for this painting. She has created a visual landscape in which we can express pride and love for one another, telling the story of a shared history free from hate, shame or fear.
Text co-written by Johanna Bergmark. Thanks to Olia Tavlaridou, Mostafa Aliyar, Olof Sundqvist and Suzana Stoka.