This week long process residency will be used to develop the latest chapter of my on-going Following Eugène project (2014 – ). A Spring Outing takes its starting point in Eugène Jansson (1862–1915) showing the first of his ‘naked athletes’ series in Verdandi’s Spring Exhibition, Uppsla 1907. The exhibition opened only a few weeks after Jansson’s friend and photographer Nils Santesson was sentenced to ten months hard labour after being found guilty of homosexuality. That courtcase ignited debate that eventually led from homosexuality being defined as an illness rather than a criminal act. A Spring Outing considers the personal, social, and political implications of declaring one’s sexuality and or gender identity in contemporary and historical contexts as well as considering how such declarations are made.

The residency concludes with two afternoons when the public are welcome to join me in open discussion.

Open to the public Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September, 12–4pm

The residency is made possible with support from Köttinspektionen, and Uppsala City Council.

Photo: Pavel Matveyev