Fascinating Slow-Art

I discovered a really cool sculpture creator recently and, to be honest, his work has stayed with me ever since. Last year I saw one of Nils Lagergren's sculptures at an exhibition in London and was instantly fascinated. As someone who spends a lot of time creating abstract paintings, I'm always drawn to artists who embrace process rather than chasing quick results, and that's exactly what makes his work so special.

Nils is the artist behind Ghost Fleet, an ongoing project that feels unlike anything else I've come across. He creates ship sculptures from reclaimed materials and then sinks them beneath the sea, leaving them there for years before recovering them. During that time, the ocean becomes part of the artwork. Rust, marine growth, weather and time all leave their mark, creating surfaces and textures that simply couldn't be manufactured in a studio. Honestly, the whole concept feels incredibly poetic.

Looking at them, you can really feel the years spent beneath the water. The colours, textures and layers remind me of the things I love most about abstract painting - unexpected marks, natural imperfections and stories hidden beneath the surface.

If you're into contemporary art, definitely have a look at Nils' work. His Instagram is full of fascinating images from the Ghost Fleet project, including behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of these mesmerising slow-art sculptures.

In a world where everything feels so fast, it's genuinely refreshing to discover an artist who lets nature and time take the lead.

Beth xo