BEN HEDSTRÖM Allisions

Allisions

Allisions takes its title from a nautical term describing the impact of a moving object against a stationary one. In this body of work, an allision becomes a metaphor for moments of deep visual and emotional connection - when my body, moving through the landscape, meets the landscape itself.

When our bodies intersect with the landscape, a harmonious fusion occurs, blurring the boundaries between human existence and the surrounding environment. We perceive its hues, textures, and contours; we feel the solidity of its surfaces and the contrasts they offer. The air carries distinct scents - saltwater, earth, vegetation - while kinetic forces like wind, waves, and shifting geological formations imbue the landscape with palpable energy.

A landscape transcends its tangible components - it encompasses an elusive yet profound atmosphere or character that emerges from the intricate interplay of environmental elements. This intangible quality, though less conspicuous than the landscape's physical aspects, holds immense significance.

In these solitary encounters, I experience a sense of alignment - an aesthetic, sensory, and emotional resonance that leads to a deeper understanding of my authentic self. These works reflect something essential about who I am, responding to a fleeting instance where I grasp the transience of my own existence.

Ben Hedström 2025