'Malou Palmqvist's work delves into the raw vitality of transformation, capturing the fleeting beauty of decay and the impermanence of the material world. Her sculptures embody the passage of time, exploring the erosion of stone, the mutations of nature, and the interplay between collapse and rebirth.

Working primarily with stoneware ceramics, polymer clay, and textile fibers, Palmqvist pushes the boundaries of materiality, crafting intricate, lifelike forms that appear to pause mid-motion. Inspired by phenomena such as algal blooms and imaginary sea plants, her work blurs the line between reality and imagination, offering glimpses into fantastical realms shaped by organic textures and fluid, surreal compositions.

Palmqvist’s creations that are made in her atelier on an island outside Gothenburg, Sweden, reflect her profound connection to nature and her fascination with its ever-changing states. Through her art, she invites viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of life and the ephemeral beauty found within the cycles of transformation.'