Recognising the evolution of tradition, Simon Skinner explores predefined symbols and unveils hidden narratives embedded within. Through this notion, Skinner seeks to deconstruct late perspectives, placing traditional objects within new contexts.
Simon Skinner was born (1991) in Stockholm, Sweden, where he continues to reside and work. He is educated at Konstfack University (2019). His previous work has been purchased by the Swedish Nationalmuseum (2020).
Simon Skinner (b. 1991, Stockholm) works across furniture, sculpture and installation.
Rooted in a curiosity for material culture, his practice explores how familiar forms can be reshaped to take on new meaning. Through a collage-like approach, he looks at the relationship between objects, their histories and how we read them. This continues in Buké, an ongoing series of lamps made from reclaimed glassware.
He graduated from Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in 2018. His work has been exhibited internationally, presented through Matter and Shape, and is held in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Röhsska Museet and the Denver Art Museum.
EDUCATION
2015-2018 Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design
2014-2015 Nyckelviksskolan, Architecture and Design
EXHIBITIONS
2026 - Tout est en ordre, Institut Suédois, Paris
2026 - The Building, Stockholm
2025 - Another Grammar of Ornament, curated by Matter and Shape, Paris
2025 - Älvsjö Gård, Stockholm
2024 - Buké, Nordiska Galleriet Archives, Stockholm
2023 - Transcending, A:Gallery, Berlin
2023 - Scrapbook, Elsewhere, Atlanta
2021 - Formex City Edition, Volvo Studios, Stockholm
2020 - Sustain Able Voices, House of Sweden, Washington D.C.
2019 - Adorno Crossovers, Truman Brewery, London
2019 - Hemma Gone Wild, Milan
2019 - Young Swedish Design Awards, Arkdes, Stockholm
COLLECTIONS
2026 - Denver Art Museum, Colorado
2025 - Röhsska Museet, Gothenburg
2020 - Nationalmuseum, Stockholm
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2026 - Excellent Swedish Form, Svensk Form
2026 - Light of the year, Residence Magazine
2025-2026 working grant, Swedish Arts Grants Committee
2023 - International travel grant, Swedish Arts Grants Committee
2022 - working grant, Swedish Arts Grants Committee