Torso, Contemporary sculpture in Sodermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
Torso is a stone sculpture by Dan Wolgers located in Sodermalm, Stockholm, carved from dark material with organic, flowing forms. The surface interacts with sunlight throughout the day, creating shadows and highlights that shift with the light.
The sculpture was created by artist Dan Wolgers as part of Stockholm's public art collection, reflecting the city's investment in contemporary works for urban spaces. It emerged during a period when modern sculpture became increasingly important to Scandinavian cities.
The work explores the human body through simplified, abstract forms that invite viewers to complete the figure in their own minds rather than show it completely.
The sculpture sits in a public area of Sodermalm that is easy to reach on foot and close to bus and subway stations. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the stone surface and its shadows are most visible.
The surface displays an unexpected response to wet conditions, where rain or dew makes the dark stone appear even darker and reveals new textures. These transformations are especially noticeable during wetter months and give the work an ever-changing quality.
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